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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.10, 772.94 and 311.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.10, 772.94 and 311.42 is: 429.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.10 : 772.94 = 311.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.10/772.94 = 311.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.10x = 772.94 × 311.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.10x = 240,708.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,708.97/560.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.76

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