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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.55, 774.93 and 312.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.55, 774.93 and 312.85 is: 431.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.55 : 774.93 = 312.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.55/774.93 = 312.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.55x = 774.93 × 312.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.55x = 242,436.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,436.85/561.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.73

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