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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.35, 771.74 and 349.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.35, 771.74 and 349.73 is: 482.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.35 : 771.74 = 349.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.35/771.74 = 349.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.35x = 771.74 × 349.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.35x = 269,901.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,901.69/559.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.53

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