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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.45, 769.37 and 391.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.45, 769.37 and 391.91 is: 540.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.45 : 769.37 = 391.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.45/769.37 = 391.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.45x = 769.37 × 391.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.45x = 301,523.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,523.80/557.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.90

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