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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.12, 775.73 and 313.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.12, 775.73 and 313.43 is: 432.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.12 : 775.73 = 313.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.12/775.73 = 313.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.12x = 775.73 × 313.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.12x = 243,134.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,134.52/562.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.53

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