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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.97, 838.56 and 212.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.97, 838.56 and 212.41 is: 318.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.97 : 838.56 = 212.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.97/838.56 = 212.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.97x = 838.56 × 212.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.97x = 178,118.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,118.53/558.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.65

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