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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.34, 838.83 and 266.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.34, 838.83 and 266.81 is: 400.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.34 : 838.83 = 266.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.34/838.83 = 266.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.34x = 838.83 × 266.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.34x = 223,808.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,808.23/559.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.13

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