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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.13, 775.67 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.13, 775.67 and 313.44 is: 432.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.13 : 775.67 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.13/775.67 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.13x = 775.67 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.13x = 243,122.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,122.13/562.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.50

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