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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.71, 837.93 and 266.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.71, 837.93 and 266.03 is: 398.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.71 : 837.93 = 266.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.71/837.93 = 266.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.71x = 837.93 × 266.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.71x = 222,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,914.52/558.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.98

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