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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.65, 771.96 and 338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.65, 771.96 and 338.52 is: 466.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.65 : 771.96 = 338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.65/771.96 = 338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.65x = 771.96 × 338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.65x = 261,323.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,323.90/559.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.94

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