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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.53, 836.63 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.53, 836.63 and 232.88 is: 349.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.53 : 836.63 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.53/836.63 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.53x = 836.63 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.53x = 194,829.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,829.92/557.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.45

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