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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.11, 836.55 and 363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.11, 836.55 and 363.25 is: 544.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.11 : 836.55 = 363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.11/836.55 = 363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.11x = 836.55 × 363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.11x = 303,875.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,875.33/558.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.48

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