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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.82, 770.27 and 392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.82, 770.27 and 392.40 is: 541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.82 : 770.27 = 392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.82/770.27 = 392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.82x = 770.27 × 392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.82x = 302,251.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,251.99/557.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.85

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