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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.03, 838.61 and 212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.03, 838.61 and 212.63 is: 318.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.03 : 838.61 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.03/838.61 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.03x = 838.61 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.03x = 178,309.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,309.45/559.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.96

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