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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.33, 838.28 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.33, 838.28 and 315.72 is: 473.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.33 : 838.28 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.33/838.28 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.33x = 838.28 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.33x = 264,662.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,662.55/559.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.18

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