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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.92, 838.43 and 315.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.92, 838.43 and 315.21 is: 472.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.92 : 838.43 = 315.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.92/838.43 = 315.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.92x = 838.43 × 315.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.92x = 264,281.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,281.33/558.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.85

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