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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.96, 837.90 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.96, 837.90 and 212.04 is: 317.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.96 : 837.90 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.96/837.90 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.96x = 837.90 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.96x = 177,668.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,668.32/558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.86

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