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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.22, 771.50 and 362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.22, 771.50 and 362.66 is: 500.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.22 : 771.50 = 362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.22/771.50 = 362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.22x = 771.50 × 362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.22x = 279,792.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,792.19/559.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.33

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