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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.26, 774.43 and 384.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.26, 774.43 and 384.35 is: 530.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.26 : 774.43 = 384.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.26/774.43 = 384.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.26x = 774.43 × 384.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.26x = 297,647.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,647.34/561.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.32

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