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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.08, 771.30 and 384.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.08, 771.30 and 384.12 is: 529.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.08 : 771.30 = 384.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.08/771.30 = 384.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.08x = 771.30 × 384.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.08x = 296,271.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,271.76/559.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.93

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