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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.75, 775.21 and 313.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.75, 775.21 and 313.05 is: 432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.75 : 775.21 = 313.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.75/775.21 = 313.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.75x = 775.21 × 313.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.75x = 242,680.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,680.67/561.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.01

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