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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.28, 838.14 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.28, 838.14 and 266.90 is: 399.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.28 : 838.14 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.28/838.14 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.28x = 838.14 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.28x = 223,699.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,699.57/559.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.98

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