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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.65, 838.77 and 266.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.65, 838.77 and 266.91 is: 400.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.65 : 838.77 = 266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.65/838.77 = 266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.65x = 838.77 × 266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.65x = 223,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,876.10/559.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.03

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