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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.95, 775.62 and 365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.95, 775.62 and 365.12 is: 503.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.95 : 775.62 = 365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.95/775.62 = 365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.95x = 775.62 × 365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.95x = 283,193.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,193.40/561.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.95

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