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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.33, 774.69 and 340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.33, 774.69 and 340.28 is: 469.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.33 : 774.69 = 340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.33/774.69 = 340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.33x = 774.69 × 340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.33x = 263,613.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,613.45/561.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.62

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