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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.44, 775.16 and 365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.44, 775.16 and 365.24 is: 504.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.44 : 775.16 = 365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.44/775.16 = 365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.44x = 775.16 × 365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.44x = 283,113.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,113.74/561.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.27

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