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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.91, 775.56 and 365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.91, 775.56 and 365.08 is: 503.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.91 : 775.56 = 365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.91/775.56 = 365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.91x = 775.56 × 365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.91x = 283,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,141.44/561.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.89

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