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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.94, 773.08 and 363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.94, 773.08 and 363.74 is: 502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.94 : 773.08 = 363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.94/773.08 = 363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.94x = 773.08 × 363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.94x = 281,195.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,195.34/559.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.19

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