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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.99, 838.68 and 392.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.99, 838.68 and 392.39 is: 588.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.99 : 838.68 = 392.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.99/838.68 = 392.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.99x = 838.68 × 392.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.99x = 329,087.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,087.13/558.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.72

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