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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.19, 771.77 and 338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.19, 771.77 and 338.18 is: 466.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.19 : 771.77 = 338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.19/771.77 = 338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.19x = 771.77 × 338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.19x = 260,991.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,991.63/559.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.73

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