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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.20, 836.10 and 363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.20, 836.10 and 363.80 is: 544.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.20 : 836.10 = 363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.20/836.10 = 363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.20x = 836.10 × 363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.20x = 304,173.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,173.18/558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.92

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