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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.94, 838.81 and 315.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.94, 838.81 and 315.94 is: 474.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.94 : 838.81 = 315.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.94/838.81 = 315.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.94x = 838.81 × 315.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.94x = 265,009.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,009.44/558.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.13

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