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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.17, 771.39 and 402.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.17, 771.39 and 402.17 is: 554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.17 : 771.39 = 402.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.17/771.39 = 402.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.17x = 771.39 × 402.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.17x = 310,226.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,226.06/559.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.80

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