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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.94, 844.16 and 270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.94, 844.16 and 270.40 is: 405.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.94 : 844.16 = 270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.94/844.16 = 270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.94x = 844.16 × 270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.94x = 228,259.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,259.51/562.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.48

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