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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.58, 839.49 and 270.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.58, 839.49 and 270.22 is: 406.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.58 : 839.49 = 270.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.58/839.49 = 270.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.58x = 839.49 × 270.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.58x = 226,846.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,846.99/558.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.11

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