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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.59, 837.21 and 233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.59, 837.21 and 233.58 is: 350.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.59 : 837.21 = 233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.59/837.21 = 233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.59x = 837.21 × 233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.59x = 195,555.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,555.51/558.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.09

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