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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.66, 775.08 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.66, 775.08 and 364.80 is: 503.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.66 : 775.08 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.66/775.08 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.66x = 775.08 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.66x = 282,749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,749.18/561.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.42

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