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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.44, 768.42 and 391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.44, 768.42 and 391.12 is: 539.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.44 : 768.42 = 391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.44/768.42 = 391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.44x = 768.42 × 391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.44x = 300,544.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,544.43/557.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.15

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