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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.24, 775.91 and 313.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.24, 775.91 and 313.55 is: 432.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.24 : 775.91 = 313.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.24/775.91 = 313.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.24x = 775.91 × 313.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.24x = 243,289.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,289.30/562.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.72

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