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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.31, 773.24 and 311.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.31, 773.24 and 311.62 is: 430.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.31 : 773.24 = 311.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.31/773.24 = 311.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.31x = 773.24 × 311.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.31x = 240,957.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,957.05/560.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.04

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