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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.25, 838.87 and 251.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.25, 838.87 and 251.11 is: 376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.25 : 838.87 = 251.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.25/838.87 = 251.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.25x = 838.87 × 251.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.25x = 210,645.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,645.92/559.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.66

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