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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.43, 775.13 and 365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.43, 775.13 and 365.50 is: 504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.43 : 775.13 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.43/775.13 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.43x = 775.13 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.43x = 283,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,306.25/561.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.62

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