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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.10, 771.92 and 360.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.10, 771.92 and 360.02 is: 497.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.10 : 771.92 = 360.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.10/771.92 = 360.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.10x = 771.92 × 360.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.10x = 277,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,906.64/559.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.06

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