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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.32, 774.61 and 312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.32, 774.61 and 312.64 is: 431.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.32 : 774.61 = 312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.32/774.61 = 312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.32x = 774.61 × 312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.32x = 242,176.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,176.02/561.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.44

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