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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.18, 774.30 and 340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.18, 774.30 and 340.14 is: 469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.18 : 774.30 = 340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.18/774.30 = 340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.18x = 774.30 × 340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.18x = 263,370.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,370.40/561.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.32

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