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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.88, 775.62 and 365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.88, 775.62 and 365.56 is: 504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.88 : 775.62 = 365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.88/775.62 = 365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.88x = 775.62 × 365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.88x = 283,535.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,535.65/561.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.62

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