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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.37, 771.62 and 349.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.37, 771.62 and 349.47 is: 482.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.37 : 771.62 = 349.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.37/771.62 = 349.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.37x = 771.62 × 349.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.37x = 269,656.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,656.29/559.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.08

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