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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.24, 775.91 and 310.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.24, 775.91 and 310.16 is: 428.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.24 : 775.91 = 310.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.24/775.91 = 310.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.24x = 775.91 × 310.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.24x = 240,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,656.25/562.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.03

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