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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.96, 769.74 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.96, 769.74 and 392.28 is: 541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.96 : 769.74 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.96/769.74 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.96x = 769.74 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.96x = 301,956.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,956.49/557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.18

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