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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.57, 771.99 and 360.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.57, 771.99 and 360.38 is: 497.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.57 : 771.99 = 360.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.57/771.99 = 360.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.57x = 771.99 × 360.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.57x = 278,209.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,209.76/559.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.18

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