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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.29, 773.24 and 311.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.29, 773.24 and 311.61 is: 430.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.29 : 773.24 = 311.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.29/773.24 = 311.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.29x = 773.24 × 311.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.29x = 240,947.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,947.76/560.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.04

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