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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.95, 775.36 and 340.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.95, 775.36 and 340.90 is: 470.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.95 : 775.36 = 340.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.95/775.36 = 340.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.95x = 775.36 × 340.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.95x = 264,317.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,317.43/561.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.36

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