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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.08, 838.74 and 269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.08, 838.74 and 269.72 is: 405.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.08 : 838.74 = 269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.08/838.74 = 269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.08x = 838.74 × 269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.08x = 226,224.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,224.95/558.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.36

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