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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.47, 836.49 and 341.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.47, 836.49 and 341.39 is: 511.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.47 : 836.49 = 341.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.47/836.49 = 341.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.47x = 836.49 × 341.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.47x = 285,569.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,569.32/558.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.34

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