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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.38, 773.91 and 395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.38, 773.91 and 395.08 is: 544.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.38 : 773.91 = 395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.38/773.91 = 395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.38x = 773.91 × 395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.38x = 305,754.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,754.39/561.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.65

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