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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.12, 774.33 and 312.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.12, 774.33 and 312.43 is: 431.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.12 : 774.33 = 312.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.12/774.33 = 312.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.12x = 774.33 × 312.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.12x = 241,921.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,921.99/561.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.14

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