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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.47, 838.67 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.47, 838.67 and 251.37 is: 376.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.47 : 838.67 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.47/838.67 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.47x = 838.67 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.47x = 210,815.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,815.22/559.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.81

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