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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.57, 837.75 and 266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.57, 837.75 and 266.25 is: 399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.57 : 837.75 = 266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.57/837.75 = 266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.57x = 837.75 × 266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.57x = 223,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,050.94/558.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.32

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