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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.82, 775.48 and 365.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.82, 775.48 and 365.36 is: 504.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.82 : 775.48 = 365.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.82/775.48 = 365.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.82x = 775.48 × 365.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.82x = 283,329.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,329.37/561.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.31

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