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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.19, 837.09 and 375.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.19, 837.09 and 375.67 is: 563.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.19 : 837.09 = 375.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.19/837.09 = 375.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.19x = 837.09 × 375.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.19x = 314,469.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,469.60/558.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.37

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