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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.06, 774 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.06, 774 and 364.50 is: 502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.06 : 774 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.06/774 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.06x = 774 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.06x = 282,123
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,123/561.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.84

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