Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561, 774 and 364.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 561, 774 and 364.44 is: 502.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561 : 774 = 364.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561/774 = 364.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561x = 774 × 364.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561x = 282,076.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,076.56/561 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502.81
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