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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.99, 775.14 and 337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.99, 775.14 and 337.77 is: 465.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.99 : 775.14 = 337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.99/775.14 = 337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.99x = 775.14 × 337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.99x = 261,820.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,820.62/561.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.88

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