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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.11, 770.12 and 390.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.11, 770.12 and 390.76 is: 538.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.11 : 770.12 = 390.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.11/770.12 = 390.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.11x = 770.12 × 390.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.11x = 300,932.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,932.09/559.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.24

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