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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.76, 838.94 and 285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.76, 838.94 and 285.92 is: 428.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.76 : 838.94 = 285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.76/838.94 = 285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.76x = 838.94 × 285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.76x = 239,869.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,869.72/559.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.52

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