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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.94, 841.73 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.94, 841.73 and 344.88 is: 518.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.94 : 841.73 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.94/841.73 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.94x = 841.73 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.94x = 290,294.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,294.12/559.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.44

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