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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.85, 838.58 and 376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.85, 838.58 and 376.60 is: 565.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.85 : 838.58 = 376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.85/838.58 = 376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.85x = 838.58 × 376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.85x = 315,807.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,807.35/558.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.10

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