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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.52, 774.94 and 312.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.52, 774.94 and 312.86 is: 431.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.52 : 774.94 = 312.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.52/774.94 = 312.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.52x = 774.94 × 312.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.52x = 242,447.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,447.73/561.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.77

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