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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.13, 774.34 and 312.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.13, 774.34 and 312.45 is: 431.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.13 : 774.34 = 312.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.13/774.34 = 312.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.13x = 774.34 × 312.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.13x = 241,942.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,942.53/561.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.17

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