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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.06, 837.13 and 233.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.06, 837.13 and 233.45 is: 350.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.06 : 837.13 = 233.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.06/837.13 = 233.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.06x = 837.13 × 233.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.06x = 195,428.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,428.00/558.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.19

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