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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.30, 838.61 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.30, 838.61 and 251.10 is: 376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.30 : 838.61 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.30/838.61 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.30x = 838.61 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.30x = 210,570.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,570.78/559.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.49

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