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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.56, 774.72 and 340.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.56, 774.72 and 340.46 is: 469.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.56 : 774.72 = 340.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.56/774.72 = 340.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.56x = 774.72 × 340.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.56x = 263,761.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,761.17/561.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.69

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