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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.85, 838.06 and 212.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.85, 838.06 and 212.00 is: 317.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.85 : 838.06 = 212.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.85/838.06 = 212.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.85x = 838.06 × 212.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.85x = 177,669.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,669.91/558.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.92

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