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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.24, 773.15 and 308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.24, 773.15 and 308.19 is: 425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.24 : 773.15 = 308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.24/773.15 = 308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.24x = 773.15 × 308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.24x = 238,277.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,277.10/560.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.31

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