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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.44, 838.62 and 351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.44, 838.62 and 351.32 is: 526.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.44 : 838.62 = 351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.44/838.62 = 351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.44x = 838.62 × 351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.44x = 294,619.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,619.79/559.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.63

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