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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.30, 773.17 and 311.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.30, 773.17 and 311.61 is: 429.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.30 : 773.17 = 311.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.30/773.17 = 311.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.30x = 773.17 × 311.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.30x = 240,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,926.72/560.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.99

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