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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.58, 771.98 and 360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.58, 771.98 and 360.36 is: 497.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.58 : 771.98 = 360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.58/771.98 = 360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.58x = 771.98 × 360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.58x = 278,188.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,188.91/559.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.14

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