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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.04, 775.42 and 340.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.04, 775.42 and 340.61 is: 469.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.04 : 775.42 = 340.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.04/775.42 = 340.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.04x = 775.42 × 340.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.04x = 264,115.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,115.81/562.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.92

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