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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.24, 836.82 and 375.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.24, 836.82 and 375.69 is: 563.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.24 : 836.82 = 375.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.24/836.82 = 375.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.24x = 836.82 × 375.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.24x = 314,384.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,384.91/558.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.17

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