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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.97, 840.25 and 354.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.97, 840.25 and 354.63 is: 532.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.97 : 840.25 = 354.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.97/840.25 = 354.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.97x = 840.25 × 354.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.97x = 297,977.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,977.86/559.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.14

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