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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.42, 774.68 and 312.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.42, 774.68 and 312.72 is: 431.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.42 : 774.68 = 312.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.42/774.68 = 312.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.42x = 774.68 × 312.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.42x = 242,257.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,257.93/561.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.51

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