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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.58, 774.99 and 312.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.58, 774.99 and 312.93 is: 431.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.58 : 774.99 = 312.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.58/774.99 = 312.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.58x = 774.99 × 312.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.58x = 242,517.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,517.62/561.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.85

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