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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.43, 774.77 and 312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.43, 774.77 and 312.76 is: 431.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.43 : 774.77 = 312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.43/774.77 = 312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.43x = 774.77 × 312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.43x = 242,316.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,316.47/561.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.60

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