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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.61, 837.88 and 234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.61, 837.88 and 234 is: 350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.61 : 837.88 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.61/837.88 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.61x = 837.88 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.61x = 196,063.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,063.92/558.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.99

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