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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.63, 775.39 and 352.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.63, 775.39 and 352.12 is: 486.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.63 : 775.39 = 352.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.63/775.39 = 352.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.63x = 775.39 × 352.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.63x = 273,027.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,027.51/561.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.13

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