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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.31, 774.57 and 351.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.31, 774.57 and 351.48 is: 485.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.31 : 774.57 = 351.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.31/774.57 = 351.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.31x = 774.57 × 351.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.31x = 272,243.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,243.93/561.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.02

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