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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.08, 771.24 and 362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.08, 771.24 and 362.54 is: 500.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.08 : 771.24 = 362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.08/771.24 = 362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.08x = 771.24 × 362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.08x = 279,605.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,605.35/559.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.12

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