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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.32, 770.72 and 392.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.32, 770.72 and 392.54 is: 541.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.32 : 770.72 = 392.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.32/770.72 = 392.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.32x = 770.72 × 392.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.32x = 302,532.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,532.61/558.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.87

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