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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.04, 836.40 and 352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.04, 836.40 and 352.64 is: 528.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.04 : 836.40 = 352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.04/836.40 = 352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.04x = 836.40 × 352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.04x = 294,948.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,948.10/558.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.54

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