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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.96, 775.44 and 340.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.96, 775.44 and 340.97 is: 470.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.96 : 775.44 = 340.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.96/775.44 = 340.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.96x = 775.44 × 340.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.96x = 264,397.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,397.90/561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.49

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