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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.42, 836.37 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.42, 836.37 and 352.68 is: 528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.42 : 836.37 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.42/836.37 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.42x = 836.37 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.42x = 294,970.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,970.97/558.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.22

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