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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.65, 837.51 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.65, 837.51 and 353.16 is: 529.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.65 : 837.51 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.65/837.51 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.65x = 837.51 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.65x = 295,775.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,775.03/558.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.45

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