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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.14, 774.06 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.14, 774.06 and 374.58 is: 516.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.14 : 774.06 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.14/774.06 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.14x = 774.06 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.14x = 289,947.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,947.39/561.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.71

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