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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.27, 771.31 and 349.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.27, 771.31 and 349.23 is: 481.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.27 : 771.31 = 349.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.27/771.31 = 349.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.27x = 771.31 × 349.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.27x = 269,364.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,364.59/559.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.64

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