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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.90, 769.65 and 392.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.90, 769.65 and 392.22 is: 541.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.90 : 769.65 = 392.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.90/769.65 = 392.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.90x = 769.65 × 392.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.90x = 301,874.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,874.56/557.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.09

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