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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.20, 774.53 and 340.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.20, 774.53 and 340.15 is: 469.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.20 : 774.53 = 340.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.20/774.53 = 340.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.20x = 774.53 × 340.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.20x = 263,454.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,454.68/561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.45

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