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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.76, 775.20 and 365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.76, 775.20 and 365.28 is: 504.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.76 : 775.20 = 365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.76/775.20 = 365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.76x = 775.20 × 365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.76x = 283,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,165.06/561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.07

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