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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.18, 836.75 and 352.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.18, 836.75 and 352.15 is: 527.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.18 : 836.75 = 352.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.18/836.75 = 352.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.18x = 836.75 × 352.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.18x = 294,660.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,660.30/558.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.89

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