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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.16, 837.66 and 270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.16, 837.66 and 270.80 is: 405.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.16 : 837.66 = 270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.16/837.66 = 270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.16x = 837.66 × 270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.16x = 226,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,838.33/559.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.68

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