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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.10, 835.26 and 395.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.10, 835.26 and 395.02 is: 591.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.10 : 835.26 = 395.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.10/835.26 = 395.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.10x = 835.26 × 395.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.10x = 329,944.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,944.41/558.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.19

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