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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.57, 775.06 and 340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.57, 775.06 and 340.64 is: 470.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.57 : 775.06 = 340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.57/775.06 = 340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.57x = 775.06 × 340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.57x = 264,016.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,016.44/561.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.14

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