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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.72, 775.14 and 352.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.72, 775.14 and 352.02 is: 485.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.72 : 775.14 = 352.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.72/775.14 = 352.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.72x = 775.14 × 352.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.72x = 272,864.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,864.78/561.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.77

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