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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.89, 838.06 and 385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.89, 838.06 and 385.54 is: 577.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.89 : 838.06 = 385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.89/838.06 = 385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.89x = 838.06 × 385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.89x = 323,099.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,099.53/559.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.08

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