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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.73, 772.16 and 363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.73, 772.16 and 363.30 is: 501.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.73 : 772.16 = 363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.73/772.16 = 363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.73x = 772.16 × 363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.73x = 280,523.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,523.91/559.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.18

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