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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.54, 838.35 and 386.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.54, 838.35 and 386.00 is: 578.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.54 : 838.35 = 386.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.54/838.35 = 386.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.54x = 838.35 × 386.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.54x = 323,602.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,602.05/559.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.33

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