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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.89, 774.60 and 395.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.89, 774.60 and 395.58 is: 545.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.89 : 774.60 = 395.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.89/774.60 = 395.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.89x = 774.60 × 395.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.89x = 306,414.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,414.29/561.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.33

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