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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.94, 775.68 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.94, 775.68 and 375.36 is: 518.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.94 : 775.68 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.94/775.68 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.94x = 775.68 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.94x = 291,157.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,157.11/561.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.13

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