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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.36, 774.44 and 351.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.36, 774.44 and 351.50 is: 484.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.36 : 774.44 = 351.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.36/774.44 = 351.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.36x = 774.44 × 351.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.36x = 272,215.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,215.66/561.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.92

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