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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.46, 837.57 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.46, 837.57 and 350.12 is: 525.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.46 : 837.57 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.46/837.57 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.46x = 837.57 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.46x = 293,250.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,250.01/558.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.10

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