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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.87, 837.38 and 396.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.87, 837.38 and 396.26 is: 593.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.87 : 837.38 = 396.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.87/837.38 = 396.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.87x = 837.38 × 396.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.87x = 331,814.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,814.03/558.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.72

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