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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.30, 773.23 and 311.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.30, 773.23 and 311.67 is: 430.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.30 : 773.23 = 311.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.30/773.23 = 311.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.30x = 773.23 × 311.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.30x = 240,992.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,992.59/560.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.11

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