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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.74, 838.25 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.74, 838.25 and 353.04 is: 529.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.74 : 838.25 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.74/838.25 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.74x = 838.25 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.74x = 295,934.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,934.01/558.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.65

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