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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.42, 774.35 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.42, 774.35 and 340.44 is: 469.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.42 : 774.35 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.42/774.35 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.42x = 774.35 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.42x = 263,619.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,619.71/561.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.56

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