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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.34, 773.19 and 311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.34, 773.19 and 311.66 is: 430.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.34 : 773.19 = 311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.34/773.19 = 311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.34x = 773.19 × 311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.34x = 240,973.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,973.16/560.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.05

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