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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.42, 837.91 and 270.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.42, 837.91 and 270.25 is: 404.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.42 : 837.91 = 270.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.42/837.91 = 270.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.42x = 837.91 × 270.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.42x = 226,445.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,445.18/559.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.79

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