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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.58, 773.18 and 394.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.58, 773.18 and 394.84 is: 544.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.58 : 773.18 = 394.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.58/773.18 = 394.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.58x = 773.18 × 394.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.58x = 305,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,282.39/560.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.58

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