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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.30, 837.35 and 265.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.30, 837.35 and 265.69 is: 398.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.30 : 837.35 = 265.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.30/837.35 = 265.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.30x = 837.35 × 265.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.30x = 222,475.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,475.52/558.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.49

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