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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.36, 837.54 and 341.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.36, 837.54 and 341.55 is: 512.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.36 : 837.54 = 341.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.36/837.54 = 341.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.36x = 837.54 × 341.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.36x = 286,061.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,061.79/558.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.33

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