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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.46, 770.76 and 392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.46, 770.76 and 392.92 is: 542.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.46 : 770.76 = 392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.46/770.76 = 392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.46x = 770.76 × 392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.46x = 302,847.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,847.02/558.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.29

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