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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.90, 838.48 and 386.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.90, 838.48 and 386.08 is: 578.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.90 : 838.48 = 386.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.90/838.48 = 386.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.90x = 838.48 × 386.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.90x = 323,721.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,721.49/559.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.17

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