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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.85, 773.13 and 394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.85, 773.13 and 394.80 is: 544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.85 : 773.13 = 394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.85/773.13 = 394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.85x = 773.13 × 394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.85x = 305,231.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,231.72/560.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.23

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