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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.45, 837.54 and 265.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.45, 837.54 and 265.77 is: 398.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.45 : 837.54 = 265.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.45/837.54 = 265.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.45x = 837.54 × 265.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.45x = 222,593.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,593.01/558.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.59

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