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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.04, 770.48 and 390.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.04, 770.48 and 390.34 is: 538.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.04 : 770.48 = 390.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.04/770.48 = 390.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.04x = 770.48 × 390.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.04x = 300,749.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,749.16/558.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.94

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