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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.09, 771.65 and 338.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.09, 771.65 and 338.23 is: 466.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.09 : 771.65 = 338.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.09/771.65 = 338.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.09x = 771.65 × 338.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.09x = 260,995.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,995.18/559.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.82

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