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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.18, 774.38 and 351.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.18, 774.38 and 351.38 is: 484.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.18 : 774.38 = 351.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.18/774.38 = 351.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.18x = 774.38 × 351.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.18x = 272,101.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,101.64/561.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.87

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