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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.04, 774.26 and 312.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.04, 774.26 and 312.43 is: 431.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.04 : 774.26 = 312.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.04/774.26 = 312.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.04x = 774.26 × 312.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.04x = 241,902.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,902.05/561.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.17

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