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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.39, 771.58 and 362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.39, 771.58 and 362.85 is: 500.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.39 : 771.58 = 362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.39/771.58 = 362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.39x = 771.58 × 362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.39x = 279,967.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,967.80/559.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.49

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