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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.45, 774.66 and 364.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.45, 774.66 and 364.93 is: 503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.45 : 774.66 = 364.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.45/774.66 = 364.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.45x = 774.66 × 364.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.45x = 282,696.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,696.67/561.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.51

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