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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.77, 775.22 and 313.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.77, 775.22 and 313.08 is: 432.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.77 : 775.22 = 313.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.77/775.22 = 313.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.77x = 775.22 × 313.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.77x = 242,704.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,704.31/561.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.04

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