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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.90, 775.07 and 362.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.90, 775.07 and 362.99 is: 500.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.90 : 775.07 = 362.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.90/775.07 = 362.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.90x = 775.07 × 362.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.90x = 281,342.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,342.66/561.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.70

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