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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.96, 775.40 and 384.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.96, 775.40 and 384.57 is: 530.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.96 : 775.40 = 384.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.96/775.40 = 384.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.96x = 775.40 × 384.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.96x = 298,193.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,193.66/561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.63

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