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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.29, 774.50 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.29, 774.50 and 340.20 is: 469.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.29 : 774.50 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.29/774.50 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.29x = 774.50 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.29x = 263,483.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,483.20/561.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.43

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