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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.21, 838.68 and 266.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.21, 838.68 and 266.53 is: 399.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.21 : 838.68 = 266.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.21/838.68 = 266.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.21x = 838.68 × 266.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.21x = 223,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,533.38/559.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.73

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