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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.20, 771.61 and 349.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.20, 771.61 and 349.41 is: 482.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.20 : 771.61 = 349.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.20/771.61 = 349.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.20x = 771.61 × 349.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.20x = 269,610.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,610.93/559.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.13

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