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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.46, 774.34 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.46, 774.34 and 365.04 is: 503.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.46 : 774.34 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.46/774.34 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.46x = 774.34 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.46x = 282,665.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,665.07/561.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.45

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