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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.26, 837.54 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.26, 837.54 and 270 is: 404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.26 : 837.54 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.26/837.54 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.26x = 837.54 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.26x = 226,135.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,135.80/559.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.35

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