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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.43, 773.55 and 394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.43, 773.55 and 394.68 is: 544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.43 : 773.55 = 394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.43/773.55 = 394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.43x = 773.55 × 394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.43x = 305,304.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,304.71/560.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.77

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