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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.82, 838.64 and 277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.82, 838.64 and 277.98 is: 416.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.82 : 838.64 = 277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.82/838.64 = 277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.82x = 838.64 × 277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.82x = 233,125.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,125.15/559.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.43

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