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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.32, 771.76 and 338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.32, 771.76 and 338.24 is: 466.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.32 : 771.76 = 338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.32/771.76 = 338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.32x = 771.76 × 338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.32x = 261,040.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,040.10/559.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.71

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