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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.31, 771.54 and 363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.31, 771.54 and 363.02 is: 500.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.31 : 771.54 = 363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.31/771.54 = 363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.31x = 771.54 × 363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.31x = 280,084.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,084.45/559.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.77

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