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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.21, 837.73 and 366.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.21, 837.73 and 366.25 is: 548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.21 : 837.73 = 366.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.21/837.73 = 366.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.21x = 837.73 × 366.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.21x = 306,816.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,816.78/559.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.66

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