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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.79, 838.17 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.79, 838.17 and 233.98 is: 350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.79 : 838.17 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.79/838.17 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.79x = 838.17 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.79x = 196,115.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,115.02/558.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.96

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