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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.79, 774 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.79, 774 and 351 is: 484.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.79 : 774 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.79/774 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.79x = 774 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.79x = 271,674
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,674/560.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.45

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