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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.19, 771.90 and 362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.19, 771.90 and 362.72 is: 500.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.19 : 771.90 = 362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.19/771.90 = 362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.19x = 771.90 × 362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.19x = 279,985.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,985.50/559.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.70

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