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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.18, 773.01 and 311.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.18, 773.01 and 311.51 is: 429.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.18 : 773.01 = 311.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.18/773.01 = 311.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.18x = 773.01 × 311.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.18x = 240,802.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,802.28/560.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.86

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