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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.80, 775.19 and 313.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.80, 775.19 and 313.07 is: 431.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.80 : 775.19 = 313.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.80/775.19 = 313.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.80x = 775.19 × 313.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.80x = 242,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,684.86/561.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.98

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