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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.46, 837.87 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.46, 837.87 and 269.92 is: 404.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.46 : 837.87 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.46/837.87 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.46x = 837.87 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.46x = 226,157.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,157.87/558.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.97

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