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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.49, 775.23 and 351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.49, 775.23 and 351.76 is: 485.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.49 : 775.23 = 351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.49/775.23 = 351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.49x = 775.23 × 351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.49x = 272,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,694.90/561.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.66

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