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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.03, 775.52 and 313.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.03, 775.52 and 313.35 is: 432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.03 : 775.52 = 313.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.03/775.52 = 313.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.03x = 775.52 × 313.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.03x = 243,007.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,007.63/562.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.37

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