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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.16, 771.58 and 326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.16, 771.58 and 326.24 is: 450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.16 : 771.58 = 326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.16/771.58 = 326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.16x = 771.58 × 326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.16x = 251,720.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,720.26/559.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.18

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