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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.63, 839.40 and 212.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.63, 839.40 and 212.86 is: 319.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.63 : 839.40 = 212.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.63/839.40 = 212.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.63x = 839.40 × 212.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.63x = 178,674.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,674.68/559.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.27

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