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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.05, 774.16 and 312.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.05, 774.16 and 312.36 is: 431.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.05 : 774.16 = 312.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.05/774.16 = 312.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.05x = 774.16 × 312.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.05x = 241,818.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,818.74/561.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.01

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