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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.49, 837.21 and 375.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.49, 837.21 and 375.94 is: 563.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.49 : 837.21 = 375.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.49/837.21 = 375.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.49x = 837.21 × 375.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.49x = 314,740.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,740.73/558.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.56

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