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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.17, 774.15 and 364.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.17, 774.15 and 364.61 is: 502.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.17 : 774.15 = 364.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.17/774.15 = 364.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.17x = 774.15 × 364.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.17x = 282,262.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,262.83/561.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.99

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