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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.22, 839.38 and 366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.22, 839.38 and 366.98 is: 550.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.22 : 839.38 = 366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.22/839.38 = 366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.22x = 839.38 × 366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.22x = 308,035.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,035.67/559.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.83

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