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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.15, 836.10 and 349.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.15, 836.10 and 349.23 is: 523.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.15 : 836.10 = 349.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.15/836.10 = 349.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.15x = 836.10 × 349.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.15x = 291,991.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,991.20/558.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.14

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