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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.85, 775.41 and 340.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.85, 775.41 and 340.82 is: 470.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.85 : 775.41 = 340.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.85/775.41 = 340.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.85x = 775.41 × 340.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.85x = 264,272.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,272.99/561.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.36

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