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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.11, 772.97 and 394.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.11, 772.97 and 394.37 is: 544.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.11 : 772.97 = 394.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.11/772.97 = 394.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.11x = 772.97 × 394.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.11x = 304,836.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,836.18/560.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.24

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