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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.27, 775.92 and 313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.27, 775.92 and 313.60 is: 432.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.27 : 775.92 = 313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.27/775.92 = 313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.27x = 775.92 × 313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.27x = 243,328.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,328.51/562.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.76

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