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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.08, 774.06 and 394.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.08, 774.06 and 394.97 is: 544.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.08 : 774.06 = 394.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.08/774.06 = 394.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.08x = 774.06 × 394.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.08x = 305,726.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,726.61/561.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.89

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