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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.59, 771.91 and 363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.59, 771.91 and 363.07 is: 500.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.59 : 771.91 = 363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.59/771.91 = 363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.59x = 771.91 × 363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.59x = 280,257.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,257.36/559.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.83

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