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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.12, 771.80 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.12, 771.80 and 352.08 is: 486.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.12 : 771.80 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.12/771.80 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.12x = 771.80 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.12x = 271,735.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,735.34/559.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.01

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