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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.48, 837.70 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.48, 837.70 and 266.12 is: 399.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.48 : 837.70 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.48/837.70 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.48x = 837.70 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.48x = 222,930.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,930.15/558.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.17

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