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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.12, 774.28 and 351.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.12, 774.28 and 351.24 is: 484.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.12 : 774.28 = 351.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.12/774.28 = 351.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.12x = 774.28 × 351.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.12x = 271,958.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,958.11/561.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.67

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