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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.84, 775.27 and 313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.84, 775.27 and 313.13 is: 432.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.84 : 775.27 = 313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.84/775.27 = 313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.84x = 775.27 × 313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.84x = 242,762.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,762.62/561.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.09

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