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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.33, 773.27 and 311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.33, 773.27 and 311.68 is: 430.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.33 : 773.27 = 311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.33/773.27 = 311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.33x = 773.27 × 311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.33x = 241,007.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,007.37/560.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.12

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