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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.87, 838.97 and 262.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.87, 838.97 and 262.67 is: 394.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.87 : 838.97 = 262.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.87/838.97 = 262.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.87x = 838.97 × 262.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.87x = 220,366.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,366.74/558.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.31

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