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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.56, 774.78 and 351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.56, 774.78 and 351.74 is: 485.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.56 : 774.78 = 351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.56/774.78 = 351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.56x = 774.78 × 351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.56x = 272,521.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,521.12/561.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.29

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