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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.97, 775.45 and 313.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.97, 775.45 and 313.24 is: 432.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.97 : 775.45 = 313.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.97/775.45 = 313.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.97x = 775.45 × 313.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.97x = 242,900.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,900.80/561.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.23

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