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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.10, 775.68 and 313.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.10, 775.68 and 313.43 is: 432.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.10 : 775.68 = 313.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.10/775.68 = 313.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.10x = 775.68 × 313.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.10x = 243,121.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,121.38/562.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.52

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