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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.58, 774.75 and 340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.58, 774.75 and 340.18 is: 469.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.58 : 774.75 = 340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.58/774.75 = 340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.58x = 774.75 × 340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.58x = 263,554.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,554.46/561.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.31

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