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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.59, 838.04 and 233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.59, 838.04 and 233.87 is: 350.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.59 : 838.04 = 233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.59/838.04 = 233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.59x = 838.04 × 233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.59x = 195,991.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,991.25/558.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.87

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