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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.34, 837.33 and 265.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.34, 837.33 and 265.81 is: 398.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.34 : 837.33 = 265.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.34/837.33 = 265.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.34x = 837.33 × 265.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.34x = 222,570.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,570.69/558.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.63

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