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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.22, 769.74 and 392.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.22, 769.74 and 392.38 is: 541.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.22 : 769.74 = 392.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.22/769.74 = 392.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.22x = 769.74 × 392.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.22x = 302,030.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,030.58/558.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.06

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