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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.39, 775.19 and 395.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.39, 775.19 and 395.97 is: 546.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.39 : 775.19 = 395.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.39/775.19 = 395.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.39x = 775.19 × 395.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.39x = 306,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,950.00/561.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.77

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