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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.22, 775.82 and 313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.22, 775.82 and 313.54 is: 432.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.22 : 775.82 = 313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.22/775.82 = 313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.22x = 775.82 × 313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.22x = 243,250.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,250.60/562.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.66

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