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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.31, 771.50 and 360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.31, 771.50 and 360.40 is: 497.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.31 : 771.50 = 360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.31/771.50 = 360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.31x = 771.50 × 360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.31x = 278,044.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,044.87/559.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.13

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