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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.45, 838.42 and 339.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.45, 838.42 and 339.15 is: 508.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.45 : 838.42 = 339.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.45/838.42 = 339.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.45x = 838.42 × 339.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.45x = 284,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,350.14/559.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.27

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