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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.34, 774.75 and 340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.34, 774.75 and 340.48 is: 469.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.34 : 774.75 = 340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.34/774.75 = 340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.34x = 774.75 × 340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.34x = 263,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,786.88/561.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.92

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