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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.52, 837.08 and 352.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.52, 837.08 and 352.63 is: 528.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.52 : 837.08 = 352.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.52/837.08 = 352.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.52x = 837.08 × 352.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.52x = 295,179.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,179.76/558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.50

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