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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.72, 836.64 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.72, 836.64 and 365.76 is: 547.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.72 : 836.64 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.72/836.64 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.72x = 836.64 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.72x = 306,009.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,009.45/558.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.70

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