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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.76, 837.23 and 193.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.76, 837.23 and 193.35 is: 289.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.76 : 837.23 = 193.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.76/837.23 = 193.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.76x = 837.23 × 193.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.76x = 161,878.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,878.42/558.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.71

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