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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.85, 775.23 and 313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.85, 775.23 and 313.12 is: 432.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.85 : 775.23 = 313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.85/775.23 = 313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.85x = 775.23 × 313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.85x = 242,740.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,740.02/561.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.04

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