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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.65, 837.89 and 266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.65, 837.89 and 266.09 is: 399.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.65 : 837.89 = 266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.65/837.89 = 266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.65x = 837.89 × 266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.65x = 222,951.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,951.12/558.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.09

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