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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.71, 775.14 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.71, 775.14 and 313.04 is: 431.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.71 : 775.14 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.71/775.14 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.71x = 775.14 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.71x = 242,649.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,649.83/561.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.98

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