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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.24, 774.83 and 375.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.24, 774.83 and 375.05 is: 517.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.24 : 774.83 = 375.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.24/774.83 = 375.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.24x = 774.83 × 375.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.24x = 290,597.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,597.05/561.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.78

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