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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.33, 774.95 and 375.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.33, 774.95 and 375.43 is: 518.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.33 : 774.95 = 375.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.33/774.95 = 375.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.33x = 774.95 × 375.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.33x = 290,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,939.48/561.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.31

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