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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.72, 772.98 and 394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.72, 772.98 and 394.44 is: 543.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.72 : 772.98 = 394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.72/772.98 = 394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.72x = 772.98 × 394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.72x = 304,894.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,894.23/560.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.75

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