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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.46, 838.02 and 339.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.46, 838.02 and 339.50 is: 508.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.46 : 838.02 = 339.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.46/838.02 = 339.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.46x = 838.02 × 339.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.46x = 284,507.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,507.79/559.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.54

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