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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.08, 771.32 and 362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.08, 771.32 and 362.76 is: 500.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.08 : 771.32 = 362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.08/771.32 = 362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.08x = 771.32 × 362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.08x = 279,804.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,804.04/559.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.47

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