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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.17, 774.12 and 340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.17, 774.12 and 340.04 is: 469.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.17 : 774.12 = 340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.17/774.12 = 340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.17x = 774.12 × 340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.17x = 263,227.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,227.89/561.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.07

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