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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.04, 773.67 and 374.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.04, 773.67 and 374.33 is: 516.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.04 : 773.67 = 374.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.04/773.67 = 374.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.04x = 773.67 × 374.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.04x = 289,609.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,609.83/561.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.20

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