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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.01, 772.74 and 311.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.01, 772.74 and 311.30 is: 429.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.01 : 772.74 = 311.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.01/772.74 = 311.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.01x = 772.74 × 311.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.01x = 240,550.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,550.10/560.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.55

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