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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.41, 838.91 and 251.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.41, 838.91 and 251.05 is: 376.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.41 : 838.91 = 251.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.41/838.91 = 251.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.41x = 838.91 × 251.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.41x = 210,607.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,607.05/559.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.48

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