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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.48, 774.72 and 351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.48, 774.72 and 351.96 is: 485.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.48 : 774.72 = 351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.48/774.72 = 351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.48x = 774.72 × 351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.48x = 272,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,670.45/561.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.63

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