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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.25, 774.54 and 312.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.25, 774.54 and 312.58 is: 431.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.25 : 774.54 = 312.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.25/774.54 = 312.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.25x = 774.54 × 312.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.25x = 242,105.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,105.71/561.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.37

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