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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.67, 775.17 and 340.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.67, 775.17 and 340.70 is: 470.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.67 : 775.17 = 340.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.67/775.17 = 340.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.67x = 775.17 × 340.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.67x = 264,096.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,096.54/561.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.20

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