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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.16, 837.10 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.16, 837.10 and 352.50 is: 528.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.16 : 837.10 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.16/837.10 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.16x = 837.10 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.16x = 295,077.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,077.75/558.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.66

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