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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.13, 838.69 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.13, 838.69 and 217.13 is: 325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.13 : 838.69 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.13/838.69 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.13x = 838.69 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.13x = 182,100.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,100.02/559.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.69

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