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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.80, 774.40 and 395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.80, 774.40 and 395.52 is: 545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.80 : 774.40 = 395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.80/774.40 = 395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.80x = 774.40 × 395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.80x = 306,290.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,290.69/561.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.20

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