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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.46, 839.50 and 354.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.46, 839.50 and 354.13 is: 531.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.46 : 839.50 = 354.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.46/839.50 = 354.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.46x = 839.50 × 354.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.46x = 297,289.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,289.15/559.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.38

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