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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.13, 774.16 and 340.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.13, 774.16 and 340.00 is: 469.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.13 : 774.16 = 340.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.13/774.16 = 340.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.13x = 774.16 × 340.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.13x = 263,214.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,214.52/561.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.08

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