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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.20, 774.16 and 364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.20, 774.16 and 364.38 is: 502.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.20 : 774.16 = 364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.20/774.16 = 364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.20x = 774.16 × 364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.20x = 282,088.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,088.42/561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.65

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