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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.65, 771.17 and 394.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.65, 771.17 and 394.05 is: 542.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.65 : 771.17 = 394.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.65/771.17 = 394.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.65x = 771.17 × 394.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.65x = 303,877.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,877.57/559.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.98

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