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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.33, 774.60 and 312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.33, 774.60 and 312.64 is: 431.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.33 : 774.60 = 312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.33/774.60 = 312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.33x = 774.60 × 312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.33x = 242,170.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,170.94/561.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.42

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