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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.86, 838.56 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.86, 838.56 and 270.68 is: 405.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.86 : 838.56 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.86/838.56 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.86x = 838.56 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.86x = 226,981.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,981.42/559.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.43

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