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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.99, 844.44 and 270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.99, 844.44 and 270.70 is: 406.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.99 : 844.44 = 270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.99/844.44 = 270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.99x = 844.44 × 270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.99x = 228,585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,585.69/562.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.02

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