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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.10, 771.55 and 323.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.10, 771.55 and 323.03 is: 445.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.10 : 771.55 = 323.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.10/771.55 = 323.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.10x = 771.55 × 323.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.10x = 249,233.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,233.80/559.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.78

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