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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.34, 774.62 and 312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.34, 774.62 and 312.66 is: 431.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.34 : 774.62 = 312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.34/774.62 = 312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.34x = 774.62 × 312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.34x = 242,192.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,192.69/561.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.45

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