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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.90, 837.29 and 375.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.90, 837.29 and 375.97 is: 563.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.90 : 837.29 = 375.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.90/837.29 = 375.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.90x = 837.29 × 375.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.90x = 314,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,791.87/558.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.23

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