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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.23, 837.23 and 352.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.23, 837.23 and 352.52 is: 528.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.23 : 837.23 = 352.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.23/837.23 = 352.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.23x = 837.23 × 352.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.23x = 295,141.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,141.70/558.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.71

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