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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.07, 838.67 and 285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.07, 838.67 and 285.02 is: 427.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.07 : 838.67 = 285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.07/838.67 = 285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.07x = 838.67 × 285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.07x = 239,032.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,032.10/559.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.56

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