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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.96, 775.52 and 340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.96, 775.52 and 340.92 is: 470.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.96 : 775.52 = 340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.96/775.52 = 340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.96x = 775.52 × 340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.96x = 264,390.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,390.28/561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.48

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