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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.96, 775.23 and 375.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.96, 775.23 and 375.51 is: 518.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.96 : 775.23 = 375.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.96/775.23 = 375.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.96x = 775.23 × 375.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.96x = 291,103.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,103.76/561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.02

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