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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.36, 837.54 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.36, 837.54 and 367.20 is: 550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.36 : 837.54 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.36/837.54 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.36x = 837.54 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.36x = 307,544.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,544.69/558.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.80

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