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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.30, 774.47 and 364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.30, 774.47 and 364.74 is: 503.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.30 : 774.47 = 364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.30/774.47 = 364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.30x = 774.47 × 364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.30x = 282,478.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,478.36/561.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.26

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