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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.68, 775.17 and 340.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.68, 775.17 and 340.61 is: 470.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.68 : 775.17 = 340.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.68/775.17 = 340.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.68x = 775.17 × 340.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.68x = 264,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,026.78/561.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.06

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