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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.33, 774.65 and 395.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.33, 774.65 and 395.59 is: 545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.33 : 774.65 = 395.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.33/774.65 = 395.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.33x = 774.65 × 395.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.33x = 306,443.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,443.79/561.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.92

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