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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.68, 775.06 and 312.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.68, 775.06 and 312.99 is: 431.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.68 : 775.06 = 312.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.68/775.06 = 312.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.68x = 775.06 × 312.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.68x = 242,586.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,586.03/561.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.89

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