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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.36, 835.92 and 363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.36, 835.92 and 363.15 is: 543.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.36 : 835.92 = 363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.36/835.92 = 363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.36x = 835.92 × 363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.36x = 303,564.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,564.35/558.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.67

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