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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.11, 837.17 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.11, 837.17 and 341.64 is: 512.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.11 : 837.17 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.11/837.17 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.11x = 837.17 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.11x = 286,009.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,009.05/558.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.46

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