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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.31, 772.98 and 350.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.31, 772.98 and 350.36 is: 483.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.31 : 772.98 = 350.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.31/772.98 = 350.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.31x = 772.98 × 350.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.31x = 270,817.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,817.41/560.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.33

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