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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.03, 772.82 and 311.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.03, 772.82 and 311.33 is: 429.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.03 : 772.82 = 311.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.03/772.82 = 311.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.03x = 772.82 × 311.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.03x = 240,606.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,606.79/560.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.63

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