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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.99, 769.79 and 392.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.99, 769.79 and 392.31 is: 541.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.99 : 769.79 = 392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.99/769.79 = 392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.99x = 769.79 × 392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.99x = 301,996.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,996.28/557.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.22

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