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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.32, 836.94 and 352.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.32, 836.94 and 352.25 is: 528.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.32 : 836.94 = 352.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.32/836.94 = 352.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.32x = 836.94 × 352.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.32x = 294,812.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,812.12/558.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.03

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