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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.08, 771.51 and 338.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.08, 771.51 and 338.01 is: 466.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.08 : 771.51 = 338.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.08/771.51 = 338.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.08x = 771.51 × 338.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.08x = 260,778.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,778.10/559.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.44

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