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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.18, 836.60 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.18, 836.60 and 265.50 is: 397.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.18 : 836.60 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.18/836.60 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.18x = 836.60 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.18x = 222,115.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,115.97/558.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.93

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