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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.29, 775.96 and 313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.29, 775.96 and 313.60 is: 432.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.29 : 775.96 = 313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.29/775.96 = 313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.29x = 775.96 × 313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.29x = 243,341.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,341.24/562.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.77

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