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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.38, 837.67 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.38, 837.67 and 233.78 is: 350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.38 : 837.67 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.38/837.67 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.38x = 837.67 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.38x = 195,825.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,825.72/558.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.70

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