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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.21, 771.86 and 349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.21, 771.86 and 349.26 is: 482.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.21 : 771.86 = 349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.21/771.86 = 349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.21x = 771.86 × 349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.21x = 269,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,574.22/559.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.06

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