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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.15, 774.28 and 339.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.15, 774.28 and 339.98 is: 469.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.15 : 774.28 = 339.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.15/774.28 = 339.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.15x = 774.28 × 339.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.15x = 263,235.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,235.69/561.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.10

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