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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.78, 768.54 and 391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.78, 768.54 and 391 is: 539.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.78 : 768.54 = 391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.78/768.54 = 391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.78x = 768.54 × 391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.78x = 300,499.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,499.14/556.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.71

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