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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.88, 837.90 and 385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.88, 837.90 and 385.72 is: 577.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.88 : 837.90 = 385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.88/837.90 = 385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.88x = 837.90 × 385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.88x = 323,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,194.79/559.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.26

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