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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.83, 772.54 and 338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.83, 772.54 and 338.76 is: 467.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.83 : 772.54 = 338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.83/772.54 = 338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.83x = 772.54 × 338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.83x = 261,705.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,705.65/559.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.47

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