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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.62, 838.72 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.62, 838.72 and 251.46 is: 376.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.62 : 838.72 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.62/838.72 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.62x = 838.72 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.62x = 210,904.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,904.53/559.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.87

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