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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.30, 774.63 and 365.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.30, 774.63 and 365.34 is: 504.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.30 : 774.63 = 365.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.30/774.63 = 365.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.30x = 774.63 × 365.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.30x = 283,003.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,003.32/561.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.19

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