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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.63, 775.02 and 340.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.63, 775.02 and 340.53 is: 469.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.63 : 775.02 = 340.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.63/775.02 = 340.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.63x = 775.02 × 340.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.63x = 263,917.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,917.56/561.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.91

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