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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.33, 837.89 and 266.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.33, 837.89 and 266.41 is: 399.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.33 : 837.89 = 266.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.33/837.89 = 266.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.33x = 837.89 × 266.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.33x = 223,222.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,222.27/559.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.09

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