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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.56, 774.62 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.56, 774.62 and 365 is: 503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.56 : 774.62 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.56/774.62 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.56x = 774.62 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.56x = 282,736.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,736.30/561.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.48

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