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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.29, 774.62 and 312.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.29, 774.62 and 312.67 is: 431.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.29 : 774.62 = 312.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.29/774.62 = 312.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.29x = 774.62 × 312.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.29x = 242,200.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,200.44/561.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.51

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