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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.34, 776.01 and 313.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.34, 776.01 and 313.66 is: 432.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.34 : 776.01 = 313.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.34/776.01 = 313.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.34x = 776.01 × 313.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.34x = 243,403.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,403.30/562.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.84

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