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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.52, 768.58 and 391.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.52, 768.58 and 391.22 is: 539.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.52 : 768.58 = 391.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.52/768.58 = 391.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.52x = 768.58 × 391.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.52x = 300,683.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,683.87/557.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.32

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