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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.10, 772.09 and 394.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.10, 772.09 and 394.05 is: 543.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.10 : 772.09 = 394.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.10/772.09 = 394.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.10x = 772.09 × 394.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.10x = 304,242.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,242.06/560.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.19

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