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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.38, 838.92 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.38, 838.92 and 266.70 is: 399.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.38 : 838.92 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.38/838.92 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.38x = 838.92 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.38x = 223,739.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,739.96/559.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.98

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