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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.95, 838.06 and 266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.95, 838.06 and 266.27 is: 399.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.95 : 838.06 = 266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.95/838.06 = 266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.95x = 838.06 × 266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.95x = 223,145.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,145.38/558.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.23

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