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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.29, 772.87 and 394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.29, 772.87 and 394.65 is: 544.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.29 : 772.87 = 394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.29/772.87 = 394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.29x = 772.87 × 394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.29x = 305,013.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,013.15/560.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.38

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