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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.17, 774.40 and 312.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.17, 774.40 and 312.50 is: 431.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.17 : 774.40 = 312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.17/774.40 = 312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.17x = 774.40 × 312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.17x = 242,001.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,001.15/561.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.25

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