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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.06, 838.06 and 353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.06, 838.06 and 353 is: 529.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.06 : 838.06 = 353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.06/838.06 = 353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.06x = 838.06 × 353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.06x = 295,835.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,835.18/559.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.17

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