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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.71, 775.43 and 351.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.71, 775.43 and 351.99 is: 485.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.71 : 775.43 = 351.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.71/775.43 = 351.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.71x = 775.43 × 351.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.71x = 272,943.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,943.61/561.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.92

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