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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.24, 769.78 and 391.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.24, 769.78 and 391.40 is: 540.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.24 : 769.78 = 391.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.24/769.78 = 391.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.24x = 769.78 × 391.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.24x = 301,291.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,291.89/557.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.69

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