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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.72, 774.36 and 395.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.72, 774.36 and 395.44 is: 545.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.72 : 774.36 = 395.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.72/774.36 = 395.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.72x = 774.36 × 395.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.72x = 306,212.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,212.92/561.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.13

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