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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.94, 836.49 and 233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.94, 836.49 and 233.13 is: 349.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.94 : 836.49 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.94/836.49 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.94x = 836.49 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.94x = 195,010.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,010.91/557.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.52

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