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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.09, 838.64 and 212.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.09, 838.64 and 212.51 is: 318.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.09 : 838.64 = 212.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.09/838.64 = 212.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.09x = 838.64 × 212.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.09x = 178,219.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,219.39/559.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.77

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