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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.24, 837.02 and 265.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.24, 837.02 and 265.83 is: 398.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.24 : 837.02 = 265.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.24/837.02 = 265.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.24x = 837.02 × 265.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.24x = 222,499.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,499.51/558.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.58

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