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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.04, 775.59 and 313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.04, 775.59 and 313.34 is: 432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.04 : 775.59 = 313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.04/775.59 = 313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.04x = 775.59 × 313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.04x = 243,023.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,023.37/562.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.40

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