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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.13, 773.92 and 337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.13, 773.92 and 337.08 is: 464.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.13 : 773.92 = 337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.13/773.92 = 337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.13x = 773.92 × 337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.13x = 260,871.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,871.92/561.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.91

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