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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.40, 771.98 and 338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.40, 771.98 and 338.32 is: 466.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.40 : 771.98 = 338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.40/771.98 = 338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.40x = 771.98 × 338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.40x = 261,176.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,176.27/559.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.89

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