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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.34, 774.43 and 351.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.34, 774.43 and 351.43 is: 484.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.34 : 774.43 = 351.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.34/774.43 = 351.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.34x = 774.43 × 351.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.34x = 272,156.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,156.44/561.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.83

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