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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.69, 775.17 and 395.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.69, 775.17 and 395.94 is: 546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.69 : 775.17 = 395.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.69/775.17 = 395.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.69x = 775.17 × 395.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.69x = 306,920.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,920.81/561.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.42

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