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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.51, 775.26 and 351.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.51, 775.26 and 351.77 is: 485.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.51 : 775.26 = 351.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.51/775.26 = 351.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.51x = 775.26 × 351.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.51x = 272,709.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,709.33/561.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.67

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