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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.92, 775.51 and 340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.92, 775.51 and 340.92 is: 470.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.92 : 775.51 = 340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.92/775.51 = 340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.92x = 775.51 × 340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.92x = 264,386.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,386.02/561.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.51

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