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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.54, 774.60 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.54, 774.60 and 340.56 is: 469.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.54 : 774.60 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.54/774.60 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.54x = 774.60 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.54x = 263,797.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,797.78/561.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.78

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