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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.18, 837.94 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.18, 837.94 and 270.28 is: 405.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.18 : 837.94 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.18/837.94 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.18x = 837.94 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.18x = 226,478.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,478.42/559.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.02

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