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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.79, 775.32 and 352.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.79, 775.32 and 352.12 is: 485.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.79 : 775.32 = 352.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.79/775.32 = 352.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.79x = 775.32 × 352.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.79x = 273,008.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,008.03/561.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.96

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