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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.98, 839.99 and 354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.98, 839.99 and 354.96 is: 532.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.98 : 839.99 = 354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.98/839.99 = 354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.98x = 839.99 × 354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.98x = 298,161.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,161.08/559.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.45

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