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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.04, 775.60 and 313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.04, 775.60 and 313.32 is: 432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.04 : 775.60 = 313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.04/775.60 = 313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.04x = 775.60 × 313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.04x = 243,010.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,010.99/562.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.37

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