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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.94, 775.55 and 365.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.94, 775.55 and 365.87 is: 504.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.94 : 775.55 = 365.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.94/775.55 = 365.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.94x = 775.55 × 365.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.94x = 283,747.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,747.94/561.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.95

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