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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.30, 773.21 and 311.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.30, 773.21 and 311.63 is: 430.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.30 : 773.21 = 311.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.30/773.21 = 311.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.30x = 773.21 × 311.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.30x = 240,950.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,950.01/560.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.04

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