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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.27, 772.92 and 394.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.27, 772.92 and 394.43 is: 544.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.27 : 772.92 = 394.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.27/772.92 = 394.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.27x = 772.92 × 394.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.27x = 304,858.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,858.97/560.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.13

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