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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.64, 837.50 and 341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.64, 837.50 and 341.96 is: 512.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.64 : 837.50 = 341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.64/837.50 = 341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.64x = 837.50 × 341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.64x = 286,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,391.50/558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.66

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