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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.62, 837.59 and 266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.62, 837.59 and 266.11 is: 399.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.62 : 837.59 = 266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.62/837.59 = 266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.62x = 837.59 × 266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.62x = 222,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,891.50/558.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.00

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