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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.21, 774 and 364.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.21, 774 and 364.79 is: 503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.21 : 774 = 364.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.21/774 = 364.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.21x = 774 × 364.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.21x = 282,343.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,343.59/561.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.10

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