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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.16, 773.64 and 374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.16, 773.64 and 374.68 is: 516.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.16 : 773.64 = 374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.16/773.64 = 374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.16x = 773.64 × 374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.16x = 289,867.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,867.44/561.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.55

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