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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.09, 772.97 and 311.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.09, 772.97 and 311.45 is: 429.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.09 : 772.97 = 311.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.09/772.97 = 311.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.09x = 772.97 × 311.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.09x = 240,736.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,736.08/560.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.82

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