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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.02, 767.89 and 390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.02, 767.89 and 390.72 is: 538.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.02 : 767.89 = 390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.02/767.89 = 390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.02x = 767.89 × 390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.02x = 300,028.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,028.03/557.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.63

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