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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.78, 838.23 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.78, 838.23 and 270 is: 405.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.78 : 838.23 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.78/838.23 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.78x = 838.23 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.78x = 226,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,322.10/558.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.03

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