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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.76, 775.29 and 404.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.76, 775.29 and 404.35 is: 558.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.76 : 775.29 = 404.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.76/775.29 = 404.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.76x = 775.29 × 404.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.76x = 313,488.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,488.51/561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.05

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