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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.94, 775.46 and 313.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.94, 775.46 and 313.25 is: 432.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.94 : 775.46 = 313.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.94/775.46 = 313.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.94x = 775.46 × 313.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.94x = 242,912.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,912.85/561.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.28

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