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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.02, 769.82 and 392.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.02, 769.82 and 392.18 is: 541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.02 : 769.82 = 392.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.02/769.82 = 392.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.02x = 769.82 × 392.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.02x = 301,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,902.20/558.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.03

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