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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.84, 774.48 and 365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.84, 774.48 and 365.28 is: 503.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.84 : 774.48 = 365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.84/774.48 = 365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.84x = 774.48 × 365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.84x = 282,902.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,902.05/561.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.53

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