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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.42, 836.45 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.42, 836.45 and 232.79 is: 349.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.42 : 836.45 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.42/836.45 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.42x = 836.45 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.42x = 194,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,713.60/557.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.31

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