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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.49, 837.60 and 233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.49, 837.60 and 233.86 is: 350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.49 : 837.60 = 233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.49/837.60 = 233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.49x = 837.60 × 233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.49x = 195,881.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,881.14/558.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.73

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