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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.57, 774.11 and 395.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.57, 774.11 and 395.18 is: 545.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.57 : 774.11 = 395.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.57/774.11 = 395.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.57x = 774.11 × 395.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.57x = 305,910.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,910.59/560.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.71

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