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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.29, 771.49 and 393.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.29, 771.49 and 393.65 is: 543.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.29 : 771.49 = 393.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.29/771.49 = 393.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.29x = 771.49 × 393.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.29x = 303,697.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,697.04/559.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.00

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