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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.89, 773.28 and 382.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.89, 773.28 and 382.55 is: 528.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.89 : 773.28 = 382.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.89/773.28 = 382.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.89x = 773.28 × 382.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.89x = 295,818.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,818.75/559.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.35

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