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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.94, 775.50 and 313.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.94, 775.50 and 313.29 is: 432.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.94 : 775.50 = 313.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.94/775.50 = 313.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.94x = 775.50 × 313.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.94x = 242,955.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,955.22/561.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.35

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