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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.02, 773.40 and 394.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.02, 773.40 and 394.73 is: 544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.02 : 773.40 = 394.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.02/773.40 = 394.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.02x = 773.40 × 394.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.02x = 305,284.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,284.18/561.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.16

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