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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.16, 773.89 and 404.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.16, 773.89 and 404.83 is: 558.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.16 : 773.89 = 404.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.16/773.89 = 404.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.16x = 773.89 × 404.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.16x = 313,293.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,293.84/561.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.30

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