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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.28, 773.18 and 311.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.28, 773.18 and 311.58 is: 429.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.28 : 773.18 = 311.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.28/773.18 = 311.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.28x = 773.18 × 311.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.28x = 240,907.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,907.42/560.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.98

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