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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.26, 775.86 and 313.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.26, 775.86 and 313.64 is: 432.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.26 : 775.86 = 313.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.26/775.86 = 313.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.26x = 775.86 × 313.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.26x = 243,336.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,336.85/562.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.78

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