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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.95, 775.56 and 313.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.95, 775.56 and 313.31 is: 432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.95 : 775.56 = 313.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.95/775.56 = 313.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.95x = 775.56 × 313.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.95x = 242,986.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,986.83/561.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.40

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