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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.18, 836.66 and 341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.18, 836.66 and 341.50 is: 511.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.18 : 836.66 = 341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.18/836.66 = 341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.18x = 836.66 × 341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.18x = 285,719.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,719.39/558.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.88

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