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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.81, 837.65 and 265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.81, 837.65 and 265.79 is: 398.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.81 : 837.65 = 265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.81/837.65 = 265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.81x = 837.65 × 265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.81x = 222,633.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,633.48/558.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.41

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