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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.24, 774.50 and 340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.24, 774.50 and 340.38 is: 469.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.24 : 774.50 = 340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.24/774.50 = 340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.24x = 774.50 × 340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.24x = 263,622.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,622.61/561.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.71

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