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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.51, 838.67 and 364.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.51, 838.67 and 364.66 is: 546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.51 : 838.67 = 364.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.51/838.67 = 364.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.51x = 838.67 × 364.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.51x = 305,825.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,825.48/559.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.60

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