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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.83, 838.24 and 270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.83, 838.24 and 270.06 is: 405.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.83 : 838.24 = 270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.83/838.24 = 270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.83x = 838.24 × 270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.83x = 226,375.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,375.09/558.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.09

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