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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.10, 774.68 and 362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.10, 774.68 and 362.02 is: 499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.10 : 774.68 = 362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.10/774.68 = 362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.10x = 774.68 × 362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.10x = 280,449.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,449.65/561.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.82

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