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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.03, 838.76 and 353.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.03, 838.76 and 353.91 is: 531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.03 : 838.76 = 353.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.03/838.76 = 353.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.03x = 838.76 × 353.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.03x = 296,843.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,843.78/558.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.95

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