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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.12, 774.12 and 351.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.12, 774.12 and 351.24 is: 484.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.12 : 774.12 = 351.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.12/774.12 = 351.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.12x = 774.12 × 351.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.12x = 271,901.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,901.91/561.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.57

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