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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.98, 774.95 and 340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.98, 774.95 and 340.88 is: 470.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.98 : 774.95 = 340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.98/774.95 = 340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.98x = 774.95 × 340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.98x = 264,159.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,159.38/561.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.06

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