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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.85, 837.79 and 246.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.85, 837.79 and 246.26 is: 369.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.85 : 837.79 = 246.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.85/837.79 = 246.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.85x = 837.79 × 246.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.85x = 206,314.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,314.67/558.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.18

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