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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.64, 770.52 and 393.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.64, 770.52 and 393.04 is: 542.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.64 : 770.52 = 393.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.64/770.52 = 393.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.64x = 770.52 × 393.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.64x = 302,845.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,845.18/558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.11

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