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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.02, 772.85 and 311.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.02, 772.85 and 311.31 is: 429.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.02 : 772.85 = 311.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.02/772.85 = 311.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.02x = 772.85 × 311.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.02x = 240,593.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,593.89/560.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.62

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