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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.93, 775.33 and 365.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.93, 775.33 and 365.37 is: 504.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.93 : 775.33 = 365.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.93/775.33 = 365.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.93x = 775.33 × 365.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.93x = 283,282.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,282.32/561.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.12

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