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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.91, 839.16 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.91, 839.16 and 251.44 is: 376.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.91 : 839.16 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.91/839.16 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.91x = 839.16 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.91x = 210,996.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,996.29/559.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.84

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