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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.30, 837.52 and 233.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.30, 837.52 and 233.63 is: 350.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.30 : 837.52 = 233.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.30/837.52 = 233.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.30x = 837.52 × 233.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.30x = 195,665.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,665.03/558.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.47

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