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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.22, 771.80 and 349.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.22, 771.80 and 349.61 is: 482.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.22 : 771.80 = 349.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.22/771.80 = 349.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.22x = 771.80 × 349.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.22x = 269,827.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,827.25/559.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.51

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