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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.20, 771.57 and 362.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.20, 771.57 and 362.68 is: 500.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.20 : 771.57 = 362.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.20/771.57 = 362.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.20x = 771.57 × 362.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.20x = 279,833.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,833.01/559.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.42

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