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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.40, 775.00 and 385.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.40, 775.00 and 385.29 is: 531.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.40 : 775.00 = 385.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.40/775.00 = 385.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.40x = 775.00 × 385.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.40x = 298,600.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,600.23/561.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.89

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