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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.01, 837.95 and 376.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.01, 837.95 and 376.46 is: 564.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.01 : 837.95 = 376.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.01/837.95 = 376.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.01x = 837.95 × 376.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.01x = 315,451.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,451.73/559.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.30

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