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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.68, 773.54 and 394.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.68, 773.54 and 394.54 is: 544.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.68 : 773.54 = 394.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.68/773.54 = 394.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.68x = 773.54 × 394.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.68x = 305,192.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,192.47/560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.33

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