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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.08, 837.30 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.08, 837.30 and 363.96 is: 545.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.08 : 837.30 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.08/837.30 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.08x = 837.30 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.08x = 304,743.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,743.71/559.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.08

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