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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.30, 774.69 and 337.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.30, 774.69 and 337.25 is: 465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.30 : 774.69 = 337.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.30/774.69 = 337.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.30x = 774.69 × 337.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.30x = 261,264.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,264.20/561.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.46

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