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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.39, 836.19 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.39, 836.19 and 232.76 is: 349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.39 : 836.19 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.39/836.19 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.39x = 836.19 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.39x = 194,633.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,633.67/557.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.19

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