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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.35, 837.41 and 354.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.35, 837.41 and 354.15 is: 530.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.35 : 837.41 = 354.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.35/837.41 = 354.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.35x = 837.41 × 354.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.35x = 296,566.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,566.98/559.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.20

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