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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.97, 774.32 and 340.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.97, 774.32 and 340.07 is: 469.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.97 : 774.32 = 340.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.97/774.32 = 340.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.97x = 774.32 × 340.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.97x = 263,317.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,317.43/560.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.40

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