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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.25, 837.27 and 352.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.25, 837.27 and 352.17 is: 528.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.25 : 837.27 = 352.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.25/837.27 = 352.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.25x = 837.27 × 352.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.25x = 294,861.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,861.38/558.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.19

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