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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.04, 774.18 and 312.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.04, 774.18 and 312.30 is: 430.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.04 : 774.18 = 312.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.04/774.18 = 312.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.04x = 774.18 × 312.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.04x = 241,776.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,776.41/561.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.94

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