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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.01, 767.33 and 390.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.01, 767.33 and 390.90 is: 538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.01 : 767.33 = 390.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.01/767.33 = 390.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.01x = 767.33 × 390.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.01x = 299,947.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,947.34/557.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.50

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