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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.15, 838.86 and 251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.15, 838.86 and 251.01 is: 376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.15 : 838.86 = 251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.15/838.86 = 251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.15x = 838.86 × 251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.15x = 210,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,562.25/559.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.58

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