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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.82, 775.44 and 365.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.82, 775.44 and 365.26 is: 504.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.82 : 775.44 = 365.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.82/775.44 = 365.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.82x = 775.44 × 365.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.82x = 283,237.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,237.21/561.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.14

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