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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.99, 776.03 and 352.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.99, 776.03 and 352.52 is: 486.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.99 : 776.03 = 352.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.99/776.03 = 352.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.99x = 776.03 × 352.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.99x = 273,560.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,560.45/561.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.77

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