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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.64, 839.55 and 235.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.64, 839.55 and 235.03 is: 352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.64 : 839.55 = 235.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.64/839.55 = 235.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.64x = 839.55 × 235.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.64x = 197,319.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,319.44/559.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.58

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