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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.72, 774.84 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.72, 774.84 and 340.56 is: 469.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.72 : 774.84 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.72/774.84 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.72x = 774.84 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.72x = 263,879.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,879.51/561.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.77

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