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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.09, 773.82 and 361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.09, 773.82 and 361.95 is: 499.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.09 : 773.82 = 361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.09/773.82 = 361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.09x = 773.82 × 361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.09x = 280,084.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,084.15/561.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.18

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