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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.33, 774.36 and 384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.33, 774.36 and 384.24 is: 530.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.33 : 774.36 = 384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.33/774.36 = 384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.33x = 774.36 × 384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.33x = 297,542.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,542.99/561.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.07

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