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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561, 773.55 and 383.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561, 773.55 and 383.91 is: 529.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561 : 773.55 = 383.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561/773.55 = 383.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561x = 773.55 × 383.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561x = 296,973.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,973.58/561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.36

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