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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.03, 769.83 and 392.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.03, 769.83 and 392.35 is: 541.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.03 : 769.83 = 392.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.03/769.83 = 392.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.03x = 769.83 × 392.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.03x = 302,036.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,036.99/558.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.26

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