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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.94, 839.95 and 235.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.94, 839.95 and 235.13 is: 352.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.94 : 839.95 = 235.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.94/839.95 = 235.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.94x = 839.95 × 235.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.94x = 197,492.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,492.66/559.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.71

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