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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.04, 760.92 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.04, 760.92 and 392.58 is: 541.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.04 : 760.92 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.04/760.92 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.04x = 760.92 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.04x = 298,721.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,721.97/552.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.12

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