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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.94, 774.12 and 340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.94, 774.12 and 340.08 is: 469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.94 : 774.12 = 340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.94/774.12 = 340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.94x = 774.12 × 340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.94x = 263,262.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,262.73/560.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.32

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