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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.78, 838.28 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.78, 838.28 and 233.98 is: 351.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.78 : 838.28 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.78/838.28 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.78x = 838.28 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.78x = 196,137.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,137.15/558.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.01

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