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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.28, 775.87 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.28, 775.87 and 313.56 is: 432.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.28 : 775.87 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.28/775.87 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.28x = 775.87 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.28x = 243,285.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,285.40/562.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.68

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