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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.04, 837.52 and 536.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.04, 837.52 and 536.18 is: 804.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.04 : 837.52 = 536.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.04/837.52 = 536.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.04x = 837.52 × 536.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.04x = 449,061.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,061.47/558.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.71

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