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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.68, 775.13 and 313.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.68, 775.13 and 313.03 is: 431.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.68 : 775.13 = 313.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.68/775.13 = 313.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.68x = 775.13 × 313.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.68x = 242,638.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,638.94/561.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.99

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