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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.70, 838.20 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.70, 838.20 and 265.96 is: 399.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.70 : 838.20 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.70/838.20 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.70x = 838.20 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.70x = 222,927.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,927.67/558.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.01

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