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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.52, 837.84 and 269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.52, 837.84 and 269.76 is: 404.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.52 : 837.84 = 269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.52/837.84 = 269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.52x = 837.84 × 269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.52x = 226,015.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,015.72/558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.67

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