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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.33, 774.65 and 351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.33, 774.65 and 351.44 is: 484.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.33 : 774.65 = 351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.33/774.65 = 351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.33x = 774.65 × 351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.33x = 272,240.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,240.00/561.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.99

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