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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.04, 836 and 349.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.04, 836 and 349.86 is: 524.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.04 : 836 = 349.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.04/836 = 349.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.04x = 836 × 349.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.04x = 292,482.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,482.96/558.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.13

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