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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.23, 775.86 and 313.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.23, 775.86 and 313.53 is: 432.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.23 : 775.86 = 313.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.23/775.86 = 313.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.23x = 775.86 × 313.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.23x = 243,255.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,255.39/562.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.66

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