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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.32, 773.72 and 394.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.32, 773.72 and 394.90 is: 545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.32 : 773.72 = 394.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.32/773.72 = 394.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.32x = 773.72 × 394.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.32x = 305,542.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,542.03/560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.30

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