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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.90, 775.12 and 352.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.90, 775.12 and 352.12 is: 485.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.90 : 775.12 = 352.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.90/775.12 = 352.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.90x = 775.12 × 352.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.90x = 272,935.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,935.25/561.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.74

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