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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.14, 771.21 and 393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.14, 771.21 and 393.54 is: 542.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.14 : 771.21 = 393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.14/771.21 = 393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.14x = 771.21 × 393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.14x = 303,501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,501.98/559.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.80

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