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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.19, 775.83 and 313.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.19, 775.83 and 313.53 is: 432.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.19 : 775.83 = 313.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.19/775.83 = 313.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.19x = 775.83 × 313.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.19x = 243,245.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,245.98/562.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.68

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