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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.01, 774.12 and 312.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.01, 774.12 and 312.29 is: 430.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.01 : 774.12 = 312.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.01/774.12 = 312.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.01x = 774.12 × 312.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.01x = 241,749.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,749.93/561.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.92

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