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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.28, 838.10 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.28, 838.10 and 270.12 is: 404.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.28 : 838.10 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.28/838.10 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.28x = 838.10 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.28x = 226,387.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,387.57/559.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.78

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