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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.04, 772.90 and 311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.04, 772.90 and 311.44 is: 429.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.04 : 772.90 = 311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.04/772.90 = 311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.04x = 772.90 × 311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.04x = 240,706.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,706.55/560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.81

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