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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.64, 838.14 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.64, 838.14 and 270.28 is: 405.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.64 : 838.14 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.64/838.14 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.64x = 838.14 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.64x = 226,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,532.48/558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.51

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