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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.15, 774.36 and 361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.15, 774.36 and 361.76 is: 499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.15 : 774.36 = 361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.15/774.36 = 361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.15x = 774.36 × 361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.15x = 280,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,128.60/561.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.20

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