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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.96, 837.36 and 366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.96, 837.36 and 366 is: 548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.96 : 837.36 = 366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.96/837.36 = 366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.96x = 837.36 × 366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.96x = 306,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,473.76/558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.29

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