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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.96, 838.23 and 376.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.96, 838.23 and 376.30 is: 564.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.96 : 838.23 = 376.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.96/838.23 = 376.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.96x = 838.23 × 376.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.96x = 315,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,425.95/558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.31

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