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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.98, 775.56 and 313.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.98, 775.56 and 313.35 is: 432.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.98 : 775.56 = 313.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.98/775.56 = 313.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.98x = 775.56 × 313.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.98x = 243,018.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,018.23/561.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.43

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