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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.68, 774.96 and 406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.68, 774.96 and 406.16 is: 560.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.68 : 774.96 = 406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.68/774.96 = 406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.68x = 774.96 × 406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.68x = 314,757.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,757.75/561.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.39

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