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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.09, 775.68 and 313.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.09, 775.68 and 313.41 is: 432.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.09 : 775.68 = 313.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.09/775.68 = 313.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.09x = 775.68 × 313.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.09x = 243,105.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,105.42/562.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.51

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