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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.62, 838.47 and 270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.62, 838.47 and 270.26 is: 405.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.62 : 838.47 = 270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.62/838.47 = 270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.62x = 838.47 × 270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.62x = 226,604.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,604.90/558.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.65

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