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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.28, 774.08 and 374.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.28, 774.08 and 374.62 is: 516.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.28 : 774.08 = 374.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.28/774.08 = 374.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.28x = 774.08 × 374.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.28x = 289,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,985.85/561.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.65

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