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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.29, 771.55 and 393.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.29, 771.55 and 393.59 is: 542.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.29 : 771.55 = 393.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.29/771.55 = 393.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.29x = 771.55 × 393.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.29x = 303,676.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,676.79/559.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.97

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