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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.72, 838.04 and 193.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.72, 838.04 and 193.52 is: 290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.72 : 838.04 = 193.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.72/838.04 = 193.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.72x = 838.04 × 193.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.72x = 162,177.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,177.50/558.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.27

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