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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.31, 773.22 and 311.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.31, 773.22 and 311.64 is: 430.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.31 : 773.22 = 311.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.31/773.22 = 311.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.31x = 773.22 × 311.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.31x = 240,966.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,966.28/560.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.06

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