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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.32, 836.93 and 265.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.32, 836.93 and 265.31 is: 397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.32 : 836.93 = 265.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.32/836.93 = 265.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.32x = 836.93 × 265.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.32x = 222,040.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,040.39/558.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.70

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