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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.74, 838.48 and 267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.74, 838.48 and 267.52 is: 400.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.74 : 838.48 = 267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.74/838.48 = 267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.74x = 838.48 × 267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.74x = 224,310.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,310.17/559.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.74

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