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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.27, 838.72 and 387.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.27, 838.72 and 387.04 is: 580.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.27 : 838.72 = 387.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.27/838.72 = 387.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.27x = 838.72 × 387.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.27x = 324,618.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,618.19/559.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.43

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