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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.89, 837.26 and 339.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.89, 837.26 and 339.58 is: 508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.89 : 837.26 = 339.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.89/837.26 = 339.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.89x = 837.26 × 339.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.89x = 284,316.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,316.75/558.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.72

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