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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.36, 774.68 and 340.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.36, 774.68 and 340.15 is: 469.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.36 : 774.68 = 340.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.36/774.68 = 340.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.36x = 774.68 × 340.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.36x = 263,507.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,507.40/561.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.41

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