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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.58, 774.45 and 351.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.58, 774.45 and 351.69 is: 485.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.58 : 774.45 = 351.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.58/774.45 = 351.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.58x = 774.45 × 351.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.58x = 272,363.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,363.42/561.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.00

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