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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.64, 837.55 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.64, 837.55 and 269.88 is: 404.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.64 : 837.55 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.64/837.55 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.64x = 837.55 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.64x = 226,037.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,037.99/558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.62

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