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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.18, 836.69 and 375.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.18, 836.69 and 375.14 is: 562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.18 : 836.69 = 375.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.18/836.69 = 375.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.18x = 836.69 × 375.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.18x = 313,875.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,875.89/558.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.32

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