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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.51, 838.56 and 396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.51, 838.56 and 396.84 is: 594.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.51 : 838.56 = 396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.51/838.56 = 396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.51x = 838.56 × 396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.51x = 332,778.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,778.78/559.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.77

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