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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.51, 837.60 and 352.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.51, 837.60 and 352.77 is: 529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.51 : 837.60 = 352.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.51/837.60 = 352.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.51x = 837.60 × 352.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.51x = 295,480.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,480.15/558.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.05

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