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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.35, 837.59 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.35, 837.59 and 193.05 is: 289.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.35 : 837.59 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.35/837.59 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.35x = 837.59 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.35x = 161,698.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,698.93/558.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.60

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