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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.59, 838.64 and 251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.59, 838.64 and 251.12 is: 376.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.59 : 838.64 = 251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.59/838.64 = 251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.59x = 838.64 × 251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.59x = 210,593.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,593.83/559.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.34

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