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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.54, 774.74 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.54, 774.74 and 340.11 is: 469.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.54 : 774.74 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.54/774.74 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.54x = 774.74 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.54x = 263,495.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,495.12/561.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.24

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