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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.58, 771.73 and 402.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.58, 771.73 and 402.13 is: 554.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.58 : 771.73 = 402.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.58/771.73 = 402.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.58x = 771.73 × 402.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.58x = 310,335.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,335.74/559.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.59

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