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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.90, 775.62 and 341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.90, 775.62 and 341.04 is: 470.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.90 : 775.62 = 341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.90/775.62 = 341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.90x = 775.62 × 341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.90x = 264,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,517.44/561.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.76

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