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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.52, 836.08 and 232.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.52, 836.08 and 232.78 is: 349.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.52 : 836.08 = 232.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.52/836.08 = 232.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.52x = 836.08 × 232.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.52x = 194,622.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,622.70/557.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.09

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