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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.91, 837.28 and 270.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.91, 837.28 and 270.55 is: 405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.91 : 837.28 = 270.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.91/837.28 = 270.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.91x = 837.28 × 270.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.91x = 226,526.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,526.10/558.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.30

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