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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.02, 837.59 and 396.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.02, 837.59 and 396.39 is: 593.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.02 : 837.59 = 396.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.02/837.59 = 396.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.02x = 837.59 × 396.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.02x = 332,010.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,010.32/559.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.91

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