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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.41, 774.67 and 312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.41, 774.67 and 312.70 is: 431.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.41 : 774.67 = 312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.41/774.67 = 312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.41x = 774.67 × 312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.41x = 242,233.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,233.87/561.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.48

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