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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.87, 837.39 and 396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.87, 837.39 and 396.27 is: 593.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.87 : 837.39 = 396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.87/837.39 = 396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.87x = 837.39 × 396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.87x = 331,832.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,832.54/558.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.76

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