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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.06, 771.66 and 349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.06, 771.66 and 349.11 is: 481.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.06 : 771.66 = 349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.06/771.66 = 349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.06x = 771.66 × 349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.06x = 269,394.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,394.22/559.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.87

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