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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.16, 775.74 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.16, 775.74 and 313.44 is: 432.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.16 : 775.74 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.16/775.74 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.16x = 775.74 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.16x = 243,147.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,147.95/562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.53

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