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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.11, 774.27 and 312.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.11, 774.27 and 312.42 is: 431.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.11 : 774.27 = 312.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.11/774.27 = 312.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.11x = 774.27 × 312.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.11x = 241,897.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,897.43/561.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.11

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