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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559, 771.44 and 352.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559, 771.44 and 352.36 is: 486.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559 : 771.44 = 352.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559/771.44 = 352.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559x = 771.44 × 352.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559x = 271,824.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,824.60/559
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.27

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