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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.44, 771.84 and 338.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.44, 771.84 and 338.31 is: 466.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.44 : 771.84 = 338.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.44/771.84 = 338.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.44x = 771.84 × 338.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.44x = 261,121.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,121.19/559.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.75

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