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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.47, 774.56 and 351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.47, 774.56 and 351.68 is: 485.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.47 : 774.56 = 351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.47/774.56 = 351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.47x = 774.56 × 351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.47x = 272,394.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,394.27/561.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.15

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