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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.81, 838.90 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.81, 838.90 and 247.08 is: 370.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.81 : 838.90 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.81/838.90 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.81x = 838.90 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.81x = 207,275.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,275.41/559.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.26

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