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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.42, 776.08 and 313.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.42, 776.08 and 313.73 is: 432.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.42 : 776.08 = 313.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.42/776.08 = 313.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.42x = 776.08 × 313.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.42x = 243,479.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,479.58/562.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.92

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