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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.01, 775.60 and 313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.01, 775.60 and 313.34 is: 432.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.01 : 775.60 = 313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.01/775.60 = 313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.01x = 775.60 × 313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.01x = 243,021.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,021.84/562.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.42

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