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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.28, 837.78 and 266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.28, 837.78 and 266.37 is: 399.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.28 : 837.78 = 266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.28/837.78 = 266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.28x = 837.78 × 266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.28x = 223,159.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,159.46/559.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.02

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