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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.87, 775.40 and 313.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.87, 775.40 and 313.21 is: 432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.87 : 775.40 = 313.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.87/775.40 = 313.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.87x = 775.40 × 313.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.87x = 242,863.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,863.03/561.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.24

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