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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.86, 837.61 and 403.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.86, 837.61 and 403.94 is: 605.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.86 : 837.61 = 403.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.86/837.61 = 403.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.86x = 837.61 × 403.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.86x = 338,345.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,345.27/558.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.43

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