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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.33, 771.72 and 335.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.33, 771.72 and 335.33 is: 462.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.33 : 771.72 = 335.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.33/771.72 = 335.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.33x = 771.72 × 335.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.33x = 258,780.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,780.87/559.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.66

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