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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.81, 775.37 and 352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.81, 775.37 and 352.04 is: 485.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.81 : 775.37 = 352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.81/775.37 = 352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.81x = 775.37 × 352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.81x = 272,964.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,964.07/561.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.87

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