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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.44, 838.60 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.44, 838.60 and 388.08 is: 581.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.44 : 838.60 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.44/838.60 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.44x = 838.60 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.44x = 325,443.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,443.89/559.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.73

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