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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.58, 838 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.58, 838 and 193.28 is: 289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.58 : 838 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.58/838 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.58x = 838 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.58x = 161,968.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,968.64/558.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.96

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