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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.96, 838.44 and 193.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.96, 838.44 and 193.71 is: 290.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.96 : 838.44 = 193.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.96/838.44 = 193.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.96x = 838.44 × 193.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.96x = 162,414.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,414.21/558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.57

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