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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.67, 775.10 and 313.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.67, 775.10 and 313.02 is: 431.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.67 : 775.10 = 313.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.67/775.10 = 313.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.67x = 775.10 × 313.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.67x = 242,622.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,622.58/561.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.97

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