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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.81, 836.46 and 352.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.81, 836.46 and 352.67 is: 527.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.81 : 836.46 = 352.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.81/836.46 = 352.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.81x = 836.46 × 352.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.81x = 294,990.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,990.17/558.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.89

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