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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.74, 773.90 and 395.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.74, 773.90 and 395.66 is: 545.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.74 : 773.90 = 395.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.74/773.90 = 395.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.74x = 773.90 × 395.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.74x = 306,201.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,201.27/561.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.09

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