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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.98, 838.47 and 234.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.98, 838.47 and 234.57 is: 351.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.98 : 838.47 = 234.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.98/838.47 = 234.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.98x = 838.47 × 234.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.98x = 196,683.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,683.93/558.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.86

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