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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.36, 839.45 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.36, 839.45 and 271 is: 406.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.36 : 839.45 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.36/839.45 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.36x = 839.45 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.36x = 227,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,489.60/559.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.70

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