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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.40, 773.84 and 443.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.40, 773.84 and 443.18 is: 610.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.40 : 773.84 = 443.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.40/773.84 = 443.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.40x = 773.84 × 443.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.40x = 342,953.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,953.45/561.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.89

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