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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.78, 776.66 and 314.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.78, 776.66 and 314.18 is: 433.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.78 : 776.66 = 314.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.78/776.66 = 314.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.78x = 776.66 × 314.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.78x = 244,011.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,011.04/562.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.58

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