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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.35, 835.74 and 353.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.35, 835.74 and 353.10 is: 528.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.35 : 835.74 = 353.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.35/835.74 = 353.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.35x = 835.74 × 353.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.35x = 295,099.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,099.79/558.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.52

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