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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.32, 774.63 and 312.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.32, 774.63 and 312.65 is: 431.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.32 : 774.63 = 312.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.32/774.63 = 312.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.32x = 774.63 × 312.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.32x = 242,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,187.10/561.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.46

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