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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.02, 837.98 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.02, 837.98 and 251.04 is: 376.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.02 : 837.98 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.02/837.98 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.02x = 837.98 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.02x = 210,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,366.50/559.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.31

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