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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.94, 838.40 and 510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.94, 838.40 and 510.88 is: 766.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.94 : 838.40 = 510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.94/838.40 = 510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.94x = 838.40 × 510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.94x = 428,321.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,321.79/558.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.31

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