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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.33, 775 and 365.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.33, 775 and 365.17 is: 504.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.33 : 775 = 365.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.33/775 = 365.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.33x = 775 × 365.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.33x = 283,006.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,006.75/561.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.18

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