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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.05, 771.06 and 372.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.05, 771.06 and 372.78 is: 514.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.05 : 771.06 = 372.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.05/771.06 = 372.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.05x = 771.06 × 372.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.05x = 287,435.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,435.05/559.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.15

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