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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.31, 774.54 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.31, 774.54 and 337.20 is: 465.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.31 : 774.54 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.31/774.54 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.31x = 774.54 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.31x = 261,171.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,171.02/561.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.29

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