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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.19, 838.59 and 376.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.19, 838.59 and 376.67 is: 564.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.19 : 838.59 = 376.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.19/838.59 = 376.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.19x = 838.59 × 376.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.19x = 315,871.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,871.70/559.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.87

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