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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.60, 774.99 and 312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.60, 774.99 and 312.92 is: 431.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.60 : 774.99 = 312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.60/774.99 = 312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.60x = 774.99 × 312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.60x = 242,506.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,506.00/561.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.81

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