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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.88, 838.34 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.88, 838.34 and 266.52 is: 399.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.88 : 838.34 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.88/838.34 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.88x = 838.34 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.88x = 223,434.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,434.38/558.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.79

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