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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.64, 839.74 and 270.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.64, 839.74 and 270.92 is: 406.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.64 : 839.74 = 270.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.64/839.74 = 270.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.64x = 839.74 × 270.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.64x = 227,502.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,502.36/559.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.52

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