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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.84, 775.26 and 313.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.84, 775.26 and 313.17 is: 432.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.84 : 775.26 = 313.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.84/775.26 = 313.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.84x = 775.26 × 313.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.84x = 242,782.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,782.73/561.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.12

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