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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.64, 837.50 and 265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.64, 837.50 and 265.98 is: 398.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.64 : 837.50 = 265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.64/837.50 = 265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.64x = 837.50 × 265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.64x = 222,756.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,756.92/558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.75

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