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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.23, 773.11 and 311.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.23, 773.11 and 311.55 is: 429.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.23 : 773.11 = 311.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.23/773.11 = 311.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.23x = 773.11 × 311.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.23x = 240,862.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,862.42/560.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.93

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