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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.70, 775.41 and 385.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.70, 775.41 and 385.61 is: 532.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.70 : 775.41 = 385.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.70/775.41 = 385.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.70x = 775.41 × 385.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.70x = 299,005.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,005.85/561.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.32

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