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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.37, 837.53 and 265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.37, 837.53 and 265.66 is: 398.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.37 : 837.53 = 265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.37/837.53 = 265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.37x = 837.53 × 265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.37x = 222,498.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,498.22/558.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.48

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