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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.42, 774.54 and 351.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.42, 774.54 and 351.36 is: 484.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.42 : 774.54 = 351.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.42/774.54 = 351.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.42x = 774.54 × 351.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.42x = 272,142.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,142.37/561.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.74

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