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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.82, 837.68 and 270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.82, 837.68 and 270.46 is: 405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.82 : 837.68 = 270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.82/837.68 = 270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.82x = 837.68 × 270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.82x = 226,558.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,558.93/558.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.42

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