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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.05, 771.37 and 337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.05, 771.37 and 337.62 is: 465.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.05 : 771.37 = 337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.05/771.37 = 337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.05x = 771.37 × 337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.05x = 260,429.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,429.55/559.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.84

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