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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.40, 838.68 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.40, 838.68 and 270.64 is: 405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.40 : 838.68 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.40/838.68 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.40x = 838.68 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.40x = 226,980.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,980.36/559.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.76

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