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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.09, 838.31 and 374.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.09, 838.31 and 374.19 is: 561.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.09 : 838.31 = 374.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.09/838.31 = 374.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.09x = 838.31 × 374.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.09x = 313,691.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,691.91/559.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.08

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