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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.94, 775.54 and 365.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.94, 775.54 and 365.61 is: 504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.94 : 775.54 = 365.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.94/775.54 = 365.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.94x = 775.54 × 365.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.94x = 283,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,548.54/561.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.59

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