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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.81, 837.41 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.81, 837.41 and 246.08 is: 368.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.81 : 837.41 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.81/837.41 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.81x = 837.41 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.81x = 206,068.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,068.62/558.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.76

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