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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.64, 775.06 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.64, 775.06 and 340.56 is: 469.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.64 : 775.06 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.64/775.06 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.64x = 775.06 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.64x = 263,954.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,954.43/561.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.97

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