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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.36, 771.96 and 338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.36, 771.96 and 338.50 is: 467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.36 : 771.96 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.36/771.96 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.36x = 771.96 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.36x = 261,308.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,308.46/559.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.16

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