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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561, 773.91 and 348.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561, 773.91 and 348.33 is: 480.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561 : 773.91 = 348.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561/773.91 = 348.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561x = 773.91 × 348.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561x = 269,576.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,576.07/561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.53

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