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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.19, 774.43 and 312.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.19, 774.43 and 312.53 is: 431.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.19 : 774.43 = 312.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.19/774.43 = 312.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.19x = 774.43 × 312.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.19x = 242,032.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,032.61/561.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.28

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