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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.15, 771.34 and 349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.15, 771.34 and 349.49 is: 482.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.15 : 771.34 = 349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.15/771.34 = 349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.15x = 771.34 × 349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.15x = 269,570.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,570.01/559.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.11

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