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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.70, 775.13 and 354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.70, 775.13 and 354.50 is: 489.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.70 : 775.13 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.70/775.13 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.70x = 775.13 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.70x = 274,783.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,783.59/561.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.20

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