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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.24, 774 and 384.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.24, 774 and 384.12 is: 529.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.24 : 774 = 384.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.24/774 = 384.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.24x = 774 × 384.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.24x = 297,308.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,308.88/561.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.74

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