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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.81, 836.46 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.81, 836.46 and 352.68 is: 527.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.81 : 836.46 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.81/836.46 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.81x = 836.46 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.81x = 295,002.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,002.71/558.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.91

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