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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.67, 775.13 and 369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.67, 775.13 and 369.97 is: 510.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.67 : 775.13 = 369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.67/775.13 = 369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.67x = 775.13 × 369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.67x = 286,771.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,771.06/561.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.57

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