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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.86, 838.30 and 266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.86, 838.30 and 266.39 is: 399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.86 : 838.30 = 266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.86/838.30 = 266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.86x = 838.30 × 266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.86x = 223,315.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,315.35/558.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.59

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