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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.74, 836.58 and 233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.74, 836.58 and 233.02 is: 349.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.74 : 836.58 = 233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.74/836.58 = 233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.74x = 836.58 × 233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.74x = 194,939.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,939.87/557.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.52

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