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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.96, 774.99 and 365.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.96, 774.99 and 365.25 is: 503.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.96 : 774.99 = 365.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.96/774.99 = 365.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.96x = 774.99 × 365.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.96x = 283,065.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,065.10/561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.71

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