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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.84, 775.35 and 313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.84, 775.35 and 313.22 is: 432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.84 : 775.35 = 313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.84/775.35 = 313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.84x = 775.35 × 313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.84x = 242,852.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,852.70/561.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.25

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