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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.89, 772.62 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.89, 772.62 and 363.72 is: 501.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.89 : 772.62 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.89/772.62 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.89x = 772.62 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.89x = 281,017.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,017.35/559.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.92

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