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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.90, 775.40 and 313.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.90, 775.40 and 313.23 is: 432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.90 : 775.40 = 313.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.90/775.40 = 313.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.90x = 775.40 × 313.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.90x = 242,878.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,878.54/561.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.25

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