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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.52, 838.72 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.52, 838.72 and 212.64 is: 318.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.52 : 838.72 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.52/838.72 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.52x = 838.72 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.52x = 178,345.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,345.42/559.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.75

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