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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.57, 775.09 and 340.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.57, 775.09 and 340.47 is: 469.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.57 : 775.09 = 340.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.57/775.09 = 340.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.57x = 775.09 × 340.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.57x = 263,895.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,895.32/561.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.93

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