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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.33, 771.75 and 338.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.33, 771.75 and 338.29 is: 466.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.33 : 771.75 = 338.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.33/771.75 = 338.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.33x = 771.75 × 338.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.33x = 261,071.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,071.45/559.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.76

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