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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.54, 837.60 and 364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.54, 837.60 and 364.12 is: 545.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.54 : 837.60 = 364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.54/837.60 = 364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.54x = 837.60 × 364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.54x = 304,986.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,986.91/559.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.07

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