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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.74, 774.29 and 340.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.74, 774.29 and 340.27 is: 469.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.74 : 774.29 = 340.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.74/774.29 = 340.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.74x = 774.29 × 340.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.74x = 263,466.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,466.57/561.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.02

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