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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.28, 838.96 and 344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.28, 838.96 and 344.24 is: 516.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.28 : 838.96 = 344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.28/838.96 = 344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.28x = 838.96 × 344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.28x = 288,803.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,803.59/559.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.38

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