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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.29, 773.24 and 311.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.29, 773.24 and 311.67 is: 430.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.29 : 773.24 = 311.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.29/773.24 = 311.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.29x = 773.24 × 311.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.29x = 240,995.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,995.71/560.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.13

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