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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.48, 771.68 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.48, 771.68 and 363.12 is: 500.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.48 : 771.68 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.48/771.68 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.48x = 771.68 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.48x = 280,212.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,212.44/559.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.84

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