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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.52, 775.56 and 396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.52, 775.56 and 396.16 is: 547.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.52 : 775.56 = 396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.52/775.56 = 396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.52x = 775.56 × 396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.52x = 307,245.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,245.85/561.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.17

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