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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.08, 774.54 and 364.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.08, 774.54 and 364.73 is: 503.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.08 : 774.54 = 364.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.08/774.54 = 364.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.08x = 774.54 × 364.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.08x = 282,494.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,494.10/561.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.49

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