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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.93, 855.26 and 558.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.93, 855.26 and 558.09 is: 831.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.93 : 855.26 = 558.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.93/855.26 = 558.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.93x = 855.26 × 558.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.93x = 477,312.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,312.05/573.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.66

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