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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.77, 775.12 and 313.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.77, 775.12 and 313.01 is: 431.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.77 : 775.12 = 313.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.77/775.12 = 313.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.77x = 775.12 × 313.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.77x = 242,620.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,620.31/561.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.89

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