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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.97, 775.54 and 313.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.97, 775.54 and 313.27 is: 432.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.97 : 775.54 = 313.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.97/775.54 = 313.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.97x = 775.54 × 313.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.97x = 242,951.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,951.87/561.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.32

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