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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.94, 837.96 and 421.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.94, 837.96 and 421.72 is: 632.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.94 : 837.96 = 421.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.94/837.96 = 421.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.94x = 837.96 × 421.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.94x = 353,384.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,384.49/558.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.24

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