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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.65, 774.81 and 365.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.65, 774.81 and 365.09 is: 503.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.65 : 774.81 = 365.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.65/774.81 = 365.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.65x = 774.81 × 365.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.65x = 282,871.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,871.51/561.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.65

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