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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.09, 771.58 and 384.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.09, 771.58 and 384.13 is: 530.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.09 : 771.58 = 384.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.09/771.58 = 384.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.09x = 771.58 × 384.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.09x = 296,381.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,381.25/559.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.12

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