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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.49, 838.42 and 285.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.49, 838.42 and 285.21 is: 427.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.49 : 838.42 = 285.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.49/838.42 = 285.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.49x = 838.42 × 285.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.49x = 239,125.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,125.06/559.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.40

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