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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.52, 839.36 and 270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.52, 839.36 and 270.88 is: 406.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.52 : 839.36 = 270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.52/839.36 = 270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.52x = 839.36 × 270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.52x = 227,365.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,365.84/559.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.36

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