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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.33, 775.17 and 375.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.33, 775.17 and 375.03 is: 517.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.33 : 775.17 = 375.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.33/775.17 = 375.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.33x = 775.17 × 375.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.33x = 290,712.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,712.01/561.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.90

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