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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.82, 836.83 and 352.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.82, 836.83 and 352.77 is: 528.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.82 : 836.83 = 352.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.82/836.83 = 352.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.82x = 836.83 × 352.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.82x = 295,208.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,208.52/558.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.27

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