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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.24, 771.80 and 372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.24, 771.80 and 372.40 is: 513.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.24 : 771.80 = 372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.24/771.80 = 372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.24x = 771.80 × 372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.24x = 287,418.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,418.32/559.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.94

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