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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.19, 774.46 and 340.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.19, 774.46 and 340.10 is: 469.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.19 : 774.46 = 340.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.19/774.46 = 340.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.19x = 774.46 × 340.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.19x = 263,393.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,393.85/561.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.35

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