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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.24, 837.60 and 269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.24, 837.60 and 269.68 is: 404.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.24 : 837.60 = 269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.24/837.60 = 269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.24x = 837.60 × 269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.24x = 225,883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,883.97/558.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.64

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