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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.38, 774.77 and 340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.38, 774.77 and 340.25 is: 469.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.38 : 774.77 = 340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.38/774.77 = 340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.38x = 774.77 × 340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.38x = 263,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,609.92/561.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.58

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