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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.14, 774.44 and 361.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.14, 774.44 and 361.99 is: 499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.14 : 774.44 = 361.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.14/774.44 = 361.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.14x = 774.44 × 361.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.14x = 280,339.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,339.54/561.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.59

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