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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.52, 771.33 and 393.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.52, 771.33 and 393.23 is: 542.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.52 : 771.33 = 393.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.52/771.33 = 393.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.52x = 771.33 × 393.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.52x = 303,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,306.24/559.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.09

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