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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.86, 776.72 and 314.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.86, 776.72 and 314.19 is: 433.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.86 : 776.72 = 314.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.86/776.72 = 314.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.86x = 776.72 × 314.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.86x = 244,038.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,038.44/562.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.57

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