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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559, 838 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559, 838 and 342.72 is: 513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559 : 838 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559/838 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559x = 838 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559x = 287,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,199.36/559
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.77

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