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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.51, 774.84 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.51, 774.84 and 340.50 is: 469.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.51 : 774.84 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.51/774.84 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.51x = 774.84 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.51x = 263,833.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,833.02/561.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.86

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