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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.11, 771.59 and 393.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.11, 771.59 and 393.37 is: 542.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.11 : 771.59 = 393.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.11/771.59 = 393.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.11x = 771.59 × 393.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.11x = 303,522.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,522.65/559.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.87

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