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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.21, 836.85 and 352.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.21, 836.85 and 352.27 is: 528.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.21 : 836.85 = 352.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.21/836.85 = 352.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.21x = 836.85 × 352.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.21x = 294,797.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,797.15/558.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.11

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