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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.72, 837.90 and 234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.72, 837.90 and 234 is: 350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.72 : 837.90 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.72/837.90 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.72x = 837.90 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.72x = 196,068.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,068.60/558.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.92

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