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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.24, 770.02 and 392.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.24, 770.02 and 392.44 is: 541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.24 : 770.02 = 392.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.24/770.02 = 392.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.24x = 770.02 × 392.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.24x = 302,186.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,186.65/558.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.32

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