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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.10, 774.03 and 364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.10, 774.03 and 364.72 is: 503.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.10 : 774.03 = 364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.10/774.03 = 364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.10x = 774.03 × 364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.10x = 282,304.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,304.22/561.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.13

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