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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.87, 774.38 and 351.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.87, 774.38 and 351.13 is: 484.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.87 : 774.38 = 351.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.87/774.38 = 351.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.87x = 774.38 × 351.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.87x = 271,909.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,909.90/560.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.80

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