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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.04, 837.27 and 233.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.04, 837.27 and 233.38 is: 350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.04 : 837.27 = 233.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.04/837.27 = 233.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.04x = 837.27 × 233.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.04x = 195,402.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,402.07/558.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.16

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