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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.51, 838.38 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.51, 838.38 and 234.12 is: 351.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.51 : 838.38 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.51/838.38 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.51x = 838.38 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.51x = 196,281.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,281.53/558.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.44

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