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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.09, 774.43 and 374.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.09, 774.43 and 374.59 is: 517.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.09 : 774.43 = 374.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.09/774.43 = 374.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.09x = 774.43 × 374.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.09x = 290,093.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,093.77/561.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.01

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