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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.40, 774.72 and 309.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.40, 774.72 and 309.34 is: 426.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.40 : 774.72 = 309.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.40/774.72 = 309.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.40x = 774.72 × 309.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.40x = 239,651.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,651.88/561.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.88

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