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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.36, 774.84 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.36, 774.84 and 375.12 is: 517.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.36 : 774.84 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.36/774.84 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.36x = 774.84 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.36x = 290,657.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,657.98/561.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.77

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