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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.09, 769.35 and 391.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.09, 769.35 and 391.78 is: 540.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.09 : 769.35 = 391.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.09/769.35 = 391.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.09x = 769.35 × 391.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.09x = 301,415.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,415.94/558.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.09

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