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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.32, 775.10 and 395.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.32, 775.10 and 395.90 is: 546.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.32 : 775.10 = 395.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.32/775.10 = 395.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.32x = 775.10 × 395.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.32x = 306,862.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,862.09/561.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.68

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