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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.73, 774.97 and 340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.73, 774.97 and 340.60 is: 469.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.73 : 774.97 = 340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.73/774.97 = 340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.73x = 774.97 × 340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.73x = 263,954.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,954.78/561.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.90

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