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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.17, 838.74 and 393.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.17, 838.74 and 393.96 is: 590.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.17 : 838.74 = 393.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.17/838.74 = 393.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.17x = 838.74 × 393.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.17x = 330,430.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,430.01/559.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.93

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