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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.61, 774.88 and 351.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.61, 774.88 and 351.89 is: 485.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.61 : 774.88 = 351.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.61/774.88 = 351.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.61x = 774.88 × 351.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.61x = 272,672.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,672.52/561.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.52

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