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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.07, 771.51 and 310.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.07, 771.51 and 310.38 is: 428.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.07 : 771.51 = 310.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.07/771.51 = 310.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.07x = 771.51 × 310.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.07x = 239,461.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,461.27/559.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.32

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