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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.29, 771.39 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.29, 771.39 and 372.48 is: 513.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.29 : 771.39 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.29/771.39 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.29x = 771.39 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.29x = 287,327.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,327.35/559.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.74

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