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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.93, 839.61 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.93, 839.61 and 376.68 is: 565.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.93 : 839.61 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.93/839.61 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.93x = 839.61 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.93x = 316,267.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,267.81/558.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.84

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