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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.28, 773.17 and 308.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.28, 773.17 and 308.21 is: 425.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.28 : 773.17 = 308.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.28/773.17 = 308.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.28x = 773.17 × 308.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.28x = 238,299.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,299.37/560.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.32

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