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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.45, 771.71 and 362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.45, 771.71 and 362.96 is: 500.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.45 : 771.71 = 362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.45/771.71 = 362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.45x = 771.71 × 362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.45x = 280,099.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,099.86/559.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.67

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