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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.32, 773.22 and 311.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.32, 773.22 and 311.63 is: 430.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.32 : 773.22 = 311.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.32/773.22 = 311.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.32x = 773.22 × 311.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.32x = 240,954.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,954.10/560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.03

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