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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.92, 838.31 and 377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.92, 838.31 and 377.48 is: 566.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.92 : 838.31 = 377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.92/838.31 = 377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.92x = 838.31 × 377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.92x = 316,439.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,439.18/558.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.17

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