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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.01, 775.53 and 313.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.01, 775.53 and 313.29 is: 432.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.01 : 775.53 = 313.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.01/775.53 = 313.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.01x = 775.53 × 313.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.01x = 242,965.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,965.79/562.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.32

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