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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.17, 774.77 and 362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.17, 774.77 and 362.08 is: 499.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.17 : 774.77 = 362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.17/774.77 = 362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.17x = 774.77 × 362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.17x = 280,528.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,528.72/561.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.90

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