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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.55, 837.69 and 265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.55, 837.69 and 265.92 is: 398.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.55 : 837.69 = 265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.55/837.69 = 265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.55x = 837.69 × 265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.55x = 222,758.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,758.52/558.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.82

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