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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.24, 771.53 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.24, 771.53 and 349.52 is: 482.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.24 : 771.53 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.24/771.53 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.24x = 771.53 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.24x = 269,659.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,659.56/559.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.19

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