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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.28, 771.47 and 348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.28, 771.47 and 348.99 is: 481.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.28 : 771.47 = 348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.28/771.47 = 348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.28x = 771.47 × 348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.28x = 269,233.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,233.57/559.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.40

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