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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.45, 838.26 and 396.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.45, 838.26 and 396.34 is: 593.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.45 : 838.26 = 396.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.45/838.26 = 396.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.45x = 838.26 × 396.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.45x = 332,235.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,235.97/559.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.86

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