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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.06, 774.61 and 361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.06, 774.61 and 361.98 is: 499.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.06 : 774.61 = 361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.06/774.61 = 361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.06x = 774.61 × 361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.06x = 280,393.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,393.33/561.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.76

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