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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.98, 838.48 and 269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.98, 838.48 and 269.54 is: 404.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.98 : 838.48 = 269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.98/838.48 = 269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.98x = 838.48 × 269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.98x = 226,003.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,003.90/558.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.31

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