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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.72, 774.68 and 365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.72, 774.68 and 365.28 is: 503.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.72 : 774.68 = 365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.72/774.68 = 365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.72x = 774.68 × 365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.72x = 282,975.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,975.11/561.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.77

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