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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.99, 838.40 and 234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.99, 838.40 and 234.27 is: 351.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.99 : 838.40 = 234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.99/838.40 = 234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.99x = 838.40 × 234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.99x = 196,410.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,410.80/558.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.37

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