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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.04, 773.79 and 364.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.04, 773.79 and 364.61 is: 502.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.04 : 773.79 = 364.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.04/773.79 = 364.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.04x = 773.79 × 364.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.04x = 282,131.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,131.57/561.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.88

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