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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.34, 836.24 and 374.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.34, 836.24 and 374.86 is: 561.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.34 : 836.24 = 374.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.34/836.24 = 374.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.34x = 836.24 × 374.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.34x = 313,472.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,472.93/558.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.44

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