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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.12, 771.94 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.12, 771.94 and 360.04 is: 497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.12 : 771.94 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.12/771.94 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.12x = 771.94 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.12x = 277,927.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,927.48/559.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.08

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