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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.69, 771.30 and 390.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.69, 771.30 and 390.90 is: 539.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.69 : 771.30 = 390.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.69/771.30 = 390.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.69x = 771.30 × 390.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.69x = 301,501.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,501.17/558.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.66

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