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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.72, 775.11 and 384.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.72, 775.11 and 384.63 is: 530.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.72 : 775.11 = 384.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.72/775.11 = 384.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.72x = 775.11 × 384.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.72x = 298,130.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,130.56/561.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.75

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