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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.54, 836.10 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.54, 836.10 and 363.12 is: 543.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.54 : 836.10 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.54/836.10 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.54x = 836.10 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.54x = 303,603.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,603.83/558.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.57

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