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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.39, 837.05 and 233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.39, 837.05 and 233.67 is: 350.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.39 : 837.05 = 233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.39/837.05 = 233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.39x = 837.05 × 233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.39x = 195,592.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,592.31/558.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.28

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