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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.35, 775.98 and 313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.35, 775.98 and 313.62 is: 432.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.35 : 775.98 = 313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.35/775.98 = 313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.35x = 775.98 × 313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.35x = 243,362.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,362.85/562.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.76

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