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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.35, 771.92 and 307.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.35, 771.92 and 307.29 is: 424.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.35 : 771.92 = 307.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.35/771.92 = 307.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.35x = 771.92 × 307.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.35x = 237,203.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,203.30/559.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.07

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